WakefieldVillan Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Bottom line is we can beat anyone in the play-offs whether that be over two legs or in a play-off final - Providing we play to our capabilities and have our key players playing. I really don't fear any of the teams we could face (including Leeds) however I am not stupid enough to be too cocky as anything could happen and although I would have us favourites no team involved can be ruled out. I'm actually worried about Bolton tomorrow, everyone seems to think it's a given and I hate these types of games but hopefully our mindset is right and the class should prevail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted April 18, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not knocking them as I think they were brilliant (Spurs), but does anyone else think the away goals rule is a bit stupid? Ever since trabzonspor, mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2019 Meanwhile in Bristol City @JamesBCFC 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, WakefieldVillan said: Bottom line is we can beat anyone in the play-offs whether that be over two legs or in a play-off final - Providing we play to our capabilities and have our key players playing. I really don't fear any of the teams we could face (including Leeds) however I am not stupid enough to be too cocky as anything could happen and although I would have us favourites no team involved can be ruled out. I'm actually worried about Bolton tomorrow, everyone seems to think it's a given and I hate these types of games but hopefully our mindset is right and the class should prevail. I'm a bit edgy about Bolton as well. Was more worried about Rotherham than Bristol. We should be OK with Jack back in. Need to get 3-0 up the bring McGinn and Whelan off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: but does anyone else think the away goals rule is a bit stupid? Yes it is very stupid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_avfc Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 50 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Yes it is very stupid I assume it was brought in to prevent teams from setting up as negatively as possible away from home. If you take the Spurs game last night as an example, even though they had the lead from the home leg, it was encouraging for them to at least attempt to attack as one away goal left City needing to score three times. That's not to say that I agree with the rule but I can see why it may be necessary to incentivise some sort of attacking play away from home to avoid every game becoming a bit of a cagey affair. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted April 18, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, tom_avfc said: I assume it was brought in to prevent teams from setting up as negatively as possible away from home. If you take the Spurs game last night as an example, even though they had the lead from the home leg, it was encouraging for them to at least attempt to attack as one away goal left City needing to score three times. That's not to say that I agree with the rule but I can see why it may be necessary to incentivise some sort of attacking play away from home to avoid every game becoming a bit of a cagey affair. Away goals rule should stay, it's not stupid it rewards teams for scoring away from home rather than just playing anti-football for 90 minutes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 5 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not knocking them as I think they were brilliant (Spurs), but does anyone else think the away goals rule is a bit stupid? Can’t stand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted April 18, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2019 According to our website, there are now just 315 tickets left on sale for the Millwall game. That means we'll have sold every available ticket (home and away) for the last seven games of our season - I can't remember a better supported period in modern times. If we were to be promoted this season, I think next season could be a real scramble for tickets - especially with rumours of really good season ticket sales. There's an excitement around the place - I hope it produces a momentum that takes us through the playoffs. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 2 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: According to our website, there are now just 315 tickets left on sale for the Millwall game. That means we'll have sold every available ticket (home and away) for the last seven games of our season - I can't remember a better supported period in modern times. If we were to be promoted this season, I think next season could be a real scramble for tickets - especially with rumours of really good season ticket sales. There's an excitement around the place - I hope it produces a momentum that takes us through the playoffs. Have people just got more money these days? The last time we were successful was just after the financial crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terrytini Posted April 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: According to our website, there are now just 315 tickets left on sale for the Millwall game. That means we'll have sold every available ticket (home and away) for the last seven games of our season - I can't remember a better supported period in modern times. If we were to be promoted this season, I think next season could be a real scramble for tickets - especially with rumours of really good season ticket sales. There's an excitement around the place - I hope it produces a momentum that takes us through the playoffs. Maybe.....for myself I will be sorely tempted to stop going if we get promoted........I like it down here and haven’t missed anything about the Premier League. Not just us being always in contention for something - which is obviously a big Plus - but the fact that - virtually - every team is, and that anything can, and does happen regularly. Id be pleased for the Club, and all the fans who want to see the top sides at VP, but I can’t muster much enthusiasm for it myself. Edit - although it occurs to me I’ve already renewed so I’d better buck my ideas up lol ! ! Edited April 18, 2019 by terrytini 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 33 minutes ago, terrytini said: Maybe.....for myself I will be sorely tempted to stop going if we get promoted........I like it down here and haven’t missed anything about the Premier League. Not just us being always in contention for something - which is obviously a big Plus - but the fact that - virtually - every team is, and that anything can, and does happen regularly. Id be pleased for the Club, and all the fans who want to see the top sides at VP, but I can’t muster much enthusiasm for it myself. Edit - although it occurs to me I’ve already renewed so I’d better buck my ideas up lol ! ! I think it’s hilarious that you wrote a post about not going if we get promoted before remembering you’d already renewed your season ticket for next season! Did you renew whilst hoping we won’t be promoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Have people just got more money these days? The last time we were successful was just after the financial crash. I'm convinced it's the quality football following some real trash. We watched so much muck from 2010-2018. Edited April 18, 2019 by Tomaszk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Have people just got more money these days? The last time we were successful was just after the financial crash. I think we have been shit or played negative football for so long that fans are starting to get the enjoyment back. It happened when Lambert left as well attendances went up in the last few games of the season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post turvontour Posted April 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 hour ago, terrytini said: Maybe.....for myself I will be sorely tempted to stop going if we get promoted........I like it down here and haven’t missed anything about the Premier League. Not just us being always in contention for something - which is obviously a big Plus - but the fact that - virtually - every team is, and that anything can, and does happen regularly. Id be pleased for the Club, and all the fans who want to see the top sides at VP, but I can’t muster much enthusiasm for it myself. Edit - although it occurs to me I’ve already renewed so I’d better buck my ideas up lol ! ! Im a bit like this. Love going to matches at the mo knowing we are likely to win. Those last 5 years in the PL were horrible, when you see drawing at home to West Ham as a good result. Oh and those inevitable 4-0 defeats to Tottenham. Christ. I want Villa to go up but only because of the financial pressure that we're under if not and that outside chance that we could do a Wolves. Also for the standing of the club and the fans from further afield that cant access the games so easily currently. Im far happier seeing us beat teams at this level. Just looking at the faces around me in the first half of that Derby game. Everyones in the toilets singing at half time. Hugging random strangers when Grealish scored that volley. Sheff Weds away recently. The jubilation. Thoroughly enjoying this division at the moment. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 hour ago, brommy said: I think it’s hilarious that you wrote a post about not going if we get promoted before remembering you’d already renewed your season ticket for next season! Did you renew whilst hoping we won’t be promoted? Lol. When I renewed we weren’t really close to getting promoted, but I guess/ I’m sure I’d have renewed anyway.....without even thinking why ( which certainly explains anyone who renewed in the latter days of Lerner !)... I suppose the answer is it’s the heart when you renew and the head when you are sat at home musing on life in the higher League and somebody posts something that triggers a feeling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 @turvontour....yes, but not just because we are likely to Win....just that we and loads of others are in contention, that there’s genuine jeopardy and genuine dreams pretty much every week. Also, probably more contentiously, I like the football more overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, turvontour said: Sheff Weds away recently. The jubilation. I can’t recall anything quite as bonkers and joyous as that. Utterly mental. It was the perfect 5 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) Yes, amazing to score twice in injury time! That feat reminds me of Man United's champions league final or Man City's premier league winning last game of the season. I just noticed we've had six different scorers in the last three games: McGinn, Adomah, Abraham, Kodjia, Grealish and Hourihane. It's good that so many players have been chipping in. That's generally what happens in my Villa daydreams too (so that all the players get a bit of glory and are happy)! Edited April 18, 2019 by robby b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Only2McInallys Posted April 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2019 The last two seasons have provided more enjoyment than the previous 10. The goal of reaching the premier league is driving us all on but what happens when we get there? Be careful what you wish for. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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