sharkyvilla Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Unai is really having to earn his wage at the moment, I don't envy having to choose teams for these next couple of games. Really testing the squad to the limit. Maybe go full strength and hope that attacking the Holte in the first half can produce a couple of goal margin to take the likes of Doug off at half time. West Ham is a minging match to follow it up with too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 P.S. I really don't want a penalty shootout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: P.S. I really don't want a penalty shootout Same here, will be gone midnight when I get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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striker Posted March 11 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 11 (edited) I saw enough of Ajax in the first game to shed any over confidence for the return. With Brobbey they could quite easily get the first goal. Chelsea and Spurs with their nippy forwards have already exposed Villa’s lack of pace/physicality in the centre. I’d urge caution for Thursday night as Ajax have nothing to loose and it’s exactly the type of fixture Villa have been found wanting in the past! Edited March 11 by striker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben1505 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 19 hours ago, Paul33 said: Given our faltering league form, these Euro games are now doubly important to us as qualifying for Champions League via 5th place in the Premier League will be dependant on how far each of the British clubs progress in their respective Euro competitions. We are currently 3rd behind Italy and France and need to be in the top two to get the extra CL place so success for ALL our teams in Europe is crucial for Villa ..... remember that next time a British team is in action. Going to need to cheer for some teams I've never cheered for before !!! Isn’t it Italy and Germany? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 We beat them last time we had em at Villa Park ……….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, ben1505 said: Isn’t it Italy and Germany? Apparently not ..... shows Italy 1, France 2, England 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLARETANDBLUEFOXY Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) For a team that were touted as favourites when this competition began this season, we haven’t exactly set the world alight in Europe. I’d argue we’re no longer the favourites so it’s time we prove to people that we are. Edited March 12 by CLARETANDBLUEFOXY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) Does Unai go for it or are we going to try to manage it over the line? Not entirely sure what I expect to see but I would go… Cash - Lenglet - Pau - Digne Diaby - Tim - McGinn - Zaniolo Tielemans - Watkins Almost tempted to throw Kellyman on for Youri to get some athleticism up front. Edited March 12 by DJBOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted March 12 Administrator Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, CLARETANDBLUEFOXY said: For a team that were touted as favourites when this competition began this season, we haven’t exactly set the world alight in Europe. I’d argue we’re no longer the favourites so it’s time we prove to people that we are. Touted by who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Martinez Cash Carlos Lenglet Moreno Bailey Tim Mcginn Rogers Tielemans Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 12 Author Moderator Share Posted March 12 There seems to be a suggestion that opening the PDF in your ticket email and showing the QR code at the turnstile won't work for this one and that you now need to have downloaded the Villa App, with the only other ways to use the ticket being to print it or use one of the Google or Apple wallets Can anyone confirm if that's the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 3 hours ago, limpid said: Touted by who? Every bookie, media outlet and fan on the planet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted March 12 Administrator Share Posted March 12 3 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: Every bookie, media outlet and fan on the planet That can't be true. There's me for example. Boolies don't tout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 23 minutes ago, limpid said: That can't be true. There's me for example. Boolies don't tout. Ok except for you. Bookies have had us as favourites from the start. Premier league trumps all others i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: There seems to be a suggestion that opening the PDF in your ticket email and showing the QR code at the turnstile won't work for this one and that you now need to have downloaded the Villa App, with the only other ways to use the ticket being to print it or use one of the Google or Apple wallets Can anyone confirm if that's the case? Doesn't really clarify in regards to your question but have this from an email today. I will be going into the Terrace View rather than a turnstile but would say this applies to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: There seems to be a suggestion that opening the PDF in your ticket email and showing the QR code at the turnstile won't work for this one and that you now need to have downloaded the Villa App, with the only other ways to use the ticket being to print it or use one of the Google or Apple wallets Can anyone confirm if that's the case? I've just took a screenshot of my ticket. Never been an issue before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 12 Author Moderator Share Posted March 12 https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/12/Get-Matchday-Ready--Ajax-at-Villa-Park/ I'm not sure if it means that only screenshots from the App won't work, but I'm hoping they haven't chosen this game to try to force everyone to download the App by removing the straightforward opening of the QR code from the email. I've printed mine from home* just in case. *work obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 12 Author Moderator Share Posted March 12 17 minutes ago, turvontour said: I've just took a screenshot of my ticket. Never been an issue before. So have I, but they're trying very hard to push us into their App or wallets. Sadly I think this is the future and we'll be all electronic next season and all through their app. Ah well, hopefully my data is helping with our FFP problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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