YLN Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Can't believe how quiet it is, we win to get into the semi finals and its dead, we lose a game and the place is jam packed. Do we just like to moan? Well while it is fantastic, it doesn't seem like any huge achievement as we haven't beaten any truly difficult teams. Also in other years when we were in this position, it would be a Middlesbrough or a Fulham waiting for us in the Semis, this year it's more than likely a Top 4 team, even if they're playing a weakened side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Great result. Didn't see any of it but good result, good to see Downing and Heskey on the scoresheet, still a long way from the final though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Semi Final 1 w/c 4th January 2010 Semi Final 2 w/c 18th January 2010 Didnt want to get ahead of myself and post the final date! Those dates are both Monday nights?? :?: Im hoping this isnt right as ill be in NYC 14th-19th Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 They are Mondays indeed. Funnily enough the 4th is when I get my student loan and all. :@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 It's 'week commencing'. The games will be on Tues/Weds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Semi Final 1 w/c 4th January 2010 Semi Final 2 w/c 18th January 2010 Didnt want to get ahead of myself and post the final date! Those dates are both Monday nights?? :?: . w/c as in week commencing, so it'll be either tuesday 5th or wed 6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaretMahoney Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Soooo who does everyone want for the Semi Final? And which leg do you want to play first? I'd like Utd or Arsenal away first, 2nd leg at VP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Blackburn, away leg first please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good result. I'd be tempted to say same team for the weekend, perhaps with Friedel back in goal. It's going to be tough whoever we get in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good result. Suddenly with a central midfielder who can run with the ball look forward rather than backwards we look a team! Hoping Young steps it up a gear now after that decent performance. Heskey should now start in front of John Carew. If you score you should keep your place! Great away following from Villa - took the stand over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Delighted with the result Up the Villa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 They are Mondays indeed. Funnily enough the 4th is when I get my student loan and all. :@ FUUUUUUUUUUUUCCKK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc89 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Get in! How did we play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWVillian Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 just got in Oh what a night!!!! Great support from the 3000 Villa Downing was great ,Heskey seems to just love playing against Pompey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 1, 2009 Moderator Share Posted December 1, 2009 Milner has played on the left and at fullback for England so I doubt it will affect Capellos opinion of him Hopefully, though coming closer to the time I'd expect that peoples' roles will become more clearly defined and less ad hoc within the England team/squad. You would think his primary position would be right wing. and TBH Young shouldn't be anywhere near the England team at the moment. Well yes but I am assuming that his form can pick up between now and the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Great result tonight - was particuarly pleasing to see Heskey's wll taken goal - came at a great time and didnt let Pompey settle after they took the lead. Heskey looked very sharp for his goal and it was a great finish. Milner's goal was excellent. I wonder if Milner being in the centre will allow him more chance to score - as good as he is out wide - he has scored plenty of goals in his career - some absolute crackers for Newcastle in the past - in fact his first ever goal for us was a strike against Spurs from outside the box after cutting into the centre of the park. The midfield seemed to work tonight - id be tempted to keep it this way against Hull - although imnot sure if Downing is 100 fit for a start. Was great to see Downing score today...and just great to have him back playing. Hopefully he'll be an excellent player for us. Its great to reach a semi final for the first time in what seems like ages. Wembley is in sight - and that alone is worth feeling good about. Lets hope this win tonight kicks off a good run for us going into Christmas. We should take confidence from scoring 4 away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 1, 2009 Moderator Share Posted December 1, 2009 Can't believe how quiet it is, we win to get into the semi finals and its dead, we lose a game and the place is jam packed. Do we just like to moan? I think the reaction thread was greatly affected by how difficult it was to actually watch the game. I couldn't find a feed on the net so I've no idea how we played. I imagine many are in the same boat. I'd rather this than people pretending to know what they're on about I'd also give people a chance to get back from Portsmouth. The ones who DID see the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 same here BOF, cant even find highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 So cuellar played, petrov played, heskey played and we played a 4-4-2 formation, i thought the world was meant to end if all these happened at the same time? Sounds like we did well and the trio of downing, milner and young provided a bit more creativity than we've had. I think big heskey deserves a run, massive carew fan but he isn't doing it at the moment. Can't believe a quarter final of a cup can recieve such little coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 2, 2009 Moderator Share Posted December 2, 2009 Can't believe a quarter final of a cup can recieve such little coverage. Me neither. Whatever about not being on the telly the same night as ManUre play Spurts. But to not even be on the net in this day & age??!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts