matteyp Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Really wanted to go to Philly this summer but it's annoying the game is midweek. Going to Columbus a few years back was brilliant; I remember asking their goalkeeper at a club afterwards what it was like to be beaten by an Ashley Young shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm going to try and take in two of these games, a Bruce Springsteen gig and be back in time for The Bescot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Brilliant, we can't even get games against decent MLS teams Eh.. I think the tour is less about testing our mettle but more about building confidence. It doesn't matter who you play, if you win all your pre-season games you go into the new season on a high and I think that is the goal here. Sure we could easily have a pre-season where we play Real Madrid and Barcelona etc, but we'll just go into the new season with confidence shot after losing each game by more than 10 goals. The way McStupid slags off the players ( saying that Swansea and Norwich have better players ) etc our players will need to build up their confidence ( not to mention their spirit ) but I don"t know if we will win all our preseason games if we play teams of a higher standard than Notts Co and Millwall etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykeenan Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Burton Albion Away 14 July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Burton Albion Away 14 July I think we are in with a chance of winning this one 0-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 28, 2012 Brilliant. People really will moan about anything on here won't they?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 It's what VT members are all about It's in the DNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Brilliant. People really will moan about anything on here won't they?! I thought that is what it is for :?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Brilliant. People really will moan about anything on here won't they?! think its just playing to the crowd at this stage. Probably blaming McLeish next that we havent got friendlies with Barcelona and Real Madrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Out of those cities in the US, anyone got a view/experience of the best one to go to for 2/3 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copey11 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Well, it depends on what you like to do. If you go to Philly, there are some things to do for a day, and you are a short train ride/drive away from New York City. Portland is nice and outdoorsy if that's your thing, but it is far away. Chicago is a great city with a lot to do for a couple of days for sure. If you were going to only one for 2-3 days, I would recommend Chicago for food, nightlife, music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSufferingVilla Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Out of those cities in the US, anyone got a view/experience of the best one to go to for 2/3 days Chicago is a cracking City with loads to do, shops, restaurants, bars, museums. Well worth a visit regardless of the Villa game. Also later in the Summer the lake gets lovely and warm and is great to swim in with lovely beaches north of the city. Philly isn't bad, lots of history, decent nightlife and some good stuff worth seeing like Eastern State penitentiary and the Museum of Art. you could make a decent holiday of it by going to NYC, Atlantic City and Philly over a week or Six Flags if you had kids. DC is also an option. I know little or nothing about Portland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Seems like a good idea. Build networks in the states, drum up interest etc. Good on ya Villa. Still want McLeish to be gone though. I also don't think the hot sun will do much for his complexion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Just a quick read of this thread... really!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Chicago Fire have 78,000 fans on FIFA 12 which is way more than any other MLS club. Any particular reason for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks for that, looks like Chicago then, must try the pizza too while in the town as its one of their biggest exports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Mike Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks for that, looks like Chicago then, must try the pizza too while in the town as its one of their biggest exports Good choice, Chicago is a great city in the summer (to damn cold in the winter). I have never been to Portland which is why I am looking at that and Portland have some great supporters. They have a waiting for season tickets and create a tremendous atmosphere. Just hope they all show up for the Villa game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsXI Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks for that, looks like Chicago then, must try the pizza too while in the town as its one of their biggest exports The Sears tower is a must do if you go to Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 For the record we have one of the smallest fan bases in the US, we are outnumbered by West Ham and Newcastle by at least 20-1, well outnumbered by Everton, outnumbered by Fulham, Norwich, Leeds, Blackburn I can understand West Ham with the London thing and Elijah Wood as an unconvincing hooligan but what's going on with these other clubs? How do Newcastle have 20 times our support in the USA? Norwich FFS we have an American owner and goalkeeper, until recently. I'm not questioning your stats just trying to find out why this has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'd like to think that we are the most popular English team in Cleveland at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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