paulanddonya Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Jesus , this ones started early. Well I have two takes on it. The negatives Remember Boro losing twice at Wembley in the same season. Just hope it don't happen to us. It's Chelsea - lets face it , we all wanted Pompey ! The positives. I think last Sunday will help us I think Chelsea will have League and Champs League on their minds come April but mianly I think we have the measure on Chelsea. Man U have the pace at the back to hold Gabby. They also have pace at the front which kills Dunne and \collins Chelsea's strenghths match ours , we have the pace to worry Terry and co, we have the brawn to match \Drogba. We have the energy in Milner to match Lampard and we have a better goalie. I have always said - Man U and Arsenal I am pessimistic , but Chelsea is a different matter 1-0 win I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john007121 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 OS confirms that a meeting this Thursday (11th) will verify when our Semi final is to be played (either the 10th or 11th April), but I suspect it will be on the Saturday 10th. Reason being is that the Europa quarter final 2nd leg is scheduled for Thursday 8th April and with the possibility of Fulham’s progression (in both FA & Europa cup) the FA will have to allow them sufficient rest time. Just a thought, however Thursday will confirm things.. On this subject – Does anyone remember what time the semi final’s kicked off last year..? i.e. are they usually 3pm…? UTV…!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1989 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We were destined to meet them at some point surely! I would rather play them in the semi than the final TBH. If we lose this then it's only one day of expense and not as disappointing as losing in the final itself. if we win then we have nobody at all left to fear and we can all look forward to a final in which we have a much better chance of winning. As for the game against Chelsea, I think we will win. They have to go away to United the week before and they have Spurs away the week after. Also, midweek between the Utd game and playing us, they could possibly have the 2nd leg of the Chapions league quarter final to play, should they get past Inter! All in all, they will have a much tougher schedule around the time of the semi and hopefully it will have taken it's toll on them by the time they play us. nail on head big time. the timing of the SF is key with respect to their fixture list like you say. i'm much more optimistic about beating them in the semi than i am the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 On this subject – Does anyone remember what time the semi final’s kicked off last year..? i.e. are they usually 3pm…? The Saturday semi won't be 3pm John as that would clash with the league programme and TV are unable to run a game @ 3pm on Saturday. I would guess around 12.30am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 On this subject – Does anyone remember what time the semi final’s kicked off last year..? i.e. are they usually 3pm…? The Saturday semi won't be 3pm John as that would clash with the league programme and TV are unable to run a game @ 3pm on Saturday. I would guess around 12.30am. 12:30am? Don't know if I'll be able to stay up for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 12:30am? Don't know if I'll be able to stay up for that! :oops: I wondered about that as I wrote it NS and I still got it wrong - stupid is as stupid does. :winkold: But, who knows the later kick off may suit other TV time zones around the world and one day it just might happen after all who would have thought semi finals would be played at Wembley rather than at neutral grounds and at times and days other than Saturday at 15.00 (the safe option) 30 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Haha yeah. Anyone up for a Saturday night/Sunday morning 1am kick off. Sky are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Saturday 5:15pm kick-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted March 10, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted March 10, 2010 Saturday 5:15pm kick-off. If you are stating this as a fact, please share your source. The club has stated this will not be decided until tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Saturday 5:15pm kick-off. This would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Sat morning would be shit, it'd mean we have to travel down extra early and not near enough drinking time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I think our name is on the cup this year after the last two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stato Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Villa's FA Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea has been confirmed for Saturday April 10 at Wembley Stadium. The clash between Martin O'Neill's team and the current Cup holders will kick-off at 5pm. The other semi-final tie between Portsmouth and either Fulham or Tottenham Hotspur, takes place the following day at 4pm. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Just heard that one Five Live. Glad it's the Saturday but not sure about the time. May be a stop over in London if I can afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyAVFC Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I'm glad it is the Saturday rather than the Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted March 10, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2010 What a shite kick off time, as if its not hard enough getting back from Wembley, they really don't give a **** about the fans but then I guess thats nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsa Party Animal Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I already am committed to attend to a party on 10th of April in Coventry. So I think I will be watching it on TV. Shame it is not on Sunday. Arrgghhh. I feel to get up at 5am - go to work, then travel to Wembley then watch semi final and then travel to Coventry for a party and late night out will be too much in one day. It is a very special salsa party with a superstar Magna Gopal coming from New York to UK for one off special event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I already am committed to attend to a party on 10th of April in Coventry. So I think I will be watching it on TV. Shame it is not on Sunday. Arrgghhh. I feel to get up at 5am - go to work, then travel to Wembley then watch semi final and then travel to Coventry for a party and late night out will be too much in one day. It is a very special salsa party with a superstar Magna Gopal coming from New York to UK for one off special event. Hmmm..... Salsa party or Watch villa in a Semi final against Chelsea at Wembley I know which i'd rather be doing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMilnereatsnails Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Salsa Party?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undesirable Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I already am committed to attend to a party on 10th of April in Coventry. So I think I will be watching it on TV. Shame it is not on Sunday. Arrgghhh. I feel to get up at 5am - go to work, then travel to Wembley then watch semi final and then travel to Coventry for a party and late night out will be too much in one day. It is a very special salsa party with a superstar Magna Gopal coming from New York to UK for one off special event. Hmmm..... Salsa party or Watch villa in a Semi final against Chelsea at Wembley I know which i'd rather be doing!! Legendary 10 where is this Salsa party you talk of? I love Salsa, especially on pringles, i reckon i might pop down for the crack. Do we need invites or can anyone just turn up, should we bring booze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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