Well, at least it’s how it seems to me.
I don’t see it like that, but it is indeed nice to get one over the enemy, isn’t it?
I believe we’ve only given the noses around 2,000 tickets and I have to admit that’s a paltry amount. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s a tit-for-tat thing, but my best memories of the Brum derby were when the away fans got massive support and the singing was pretty equal on both sides, creating a superb atmosphere.
I suppose this is exactly what the powers that be want to get away from and they’d prefer what American football does, where fans make a day of it, with their Camper vans and barbecues and all that rubbish.
Not for me. Bring back that raw hatred and let those who want a punch up carry on. Just control it, which I’m sure they could.
Okay, that’s not realistic in today’s world, but I’m sure you know what I mean.
Even something as precious as THE local derby is becoming more sterile, year by year, in my opinion.
Whatever, what do we know?
Well, I don’t give a toss about them, apart from the fact that they’re having a poor season after foolishly sacking Rowett and appointing Zola.
What a laugh that’s provided, as every man and even his dog knew that was a bad decision.
As for us, obviously the main news is that Kodjia is out because of his red card last week.
Which leaves us with the problem of who’s going to get the goals?
Chester seems the only alternative, from a set piece and I have to admit that’s a very poor state of affairs.
Can Hogan get one? It’d be about time right on cue if he did.
The good (?) news is Gabby has worked his proverbials off this week and has actually been coming in early for training. Which means Steve Bruce intends to include him in the squad.
Hmm, I’m really not sure I’d bother. Where was he when we needed him?
That said, he does have a decent record against the blues, so I guess that’s what Bruce is thinking.
Maybe the last 10 minutes then, where he’ll run around like a headless chicken and score… nothing.
I looked at his record lately and I have to be honest, I don’t even see why I’m talking about him. There’s a fair chance I’ve scored as many goals as him for the Villa in the last couple of seasons, which says it all.
Otherwise, my lack of time to check, tells me not much has changed on our part.
Which means Bruce will play his strongest side, with no kids, as he’ll want to win this, just to prove to the more dense amongst us that he really isn’t a bluenose.
So what to predict?
Well, I’d like to win this one, obviously, but as I’ve already said, I don’t believe it’s in our interests overall for them to be relegated.
And you have to add in that melted welly face factor, that is Harry Redknapp.
He hates us and we’re not keen on him.
It’s hard to call, but I’m struggling to see where the goals will come from on either side.
They’re crap and we don’t score many, kodjia aside.
This has 0-0 or 1-0 written all over it.
I can live with either.
But they simply can’t be allowed to win.
Come on you LIONS!
jesus, i’m right up for this, but wondering how i’ll even get to listen to it.
I’m glad the SHITE were allocated a woeful amount of tickets, we could of filled the whole of the railway end no problems & yes I do believe it’s a case of tit for tat.my concern is goals hogan still to find his firing boots hopefully to day is the day I’d love to say an 8-0 win but I’d be happy with just the win. UTV COYL SOTC
Great you’re back Giddy. Won’t be able to follow the game as away staying with friends but hope the Villa win – but – new manager syndrome, Harry always seems to beat us and no Kodjia has me worried plus we seem to have lost a bit if desire. Happy with a win however we get it and I don’t really care whether they get relegated or not.
Cheers hitch I’ve came on due to the game massive in my diary mate
Has the doc opened the upper trinity for this one??? Hopefully a full house compared to the little pieces of SHITE stuck away in the corner of the ground. UTV SOTC
Pretty sure they have , Giddy.
Sold out as you’d expect.
I still can’t believe it’s not being televised
Any other city Derby it would, we’re the second largest fucking city jeez
WTF Bacuna
I agree can’t see it myself, shabby on the bench God give me strength
SB has said he thinks he is a good football player – everyone to their own but he certainly offers more as an attacking mid than in defence. Badger called it absolutely right – no kids and Gabby on the bench.
Does anyone know if the game is live streamed on any sites, Cheers
Scottish cup is being televised at 12-00. Between Celtic v Rangers. It usually crap football in Scotland with these two teams there is always fireworks.
I can not see where the goals are going to come from with the Villa . Any type of win will do. I can see this as a 0-0.
They should stick that on the CBBC. Channel
🙂
Sounds like we’ve no midfield & jedi’s playing more as a defender
Got the commentary on West Midlands radio.biting nails at minute.
Same here mate Darren Carter lol 😁 arsehole
Bacuna can’t control a ball ffs
We keep losing the friggin ball
Far from convincing half
A lot to do mate, not impressed with out full backs Hutton was lucky and Bacuna leaves me speechless, why don’t he see what fans see.
Shabbys on our worries are over
Agbonlahor on, Bruce get out now you dinosaur.
FFS shabby get in there 😁🍻
Did not see that coming!
Goal Abonglahor
Spoke to soon.
😁
Guest can you do it again please.
SOTC
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Happy days. Gabby now cemented as legendary status 😄
Get in there. Who is your man Abonglahor who scored for us ? Any relation to Gabby ? 😉😉😉😉
http://www.skysports.com/football/a-villa-vs-birmham/358626
Cheers for that
Who’d have bet against that – Gabby really doesn’t like the Blues – hero status regained 🙂 large glass of wine now in hand.
The goal reminded me of Dave Simmonds 12 April 1970….worse goal ever but it beat them 1-0…..we had lost 4-0 on their muck heap at start of season so was most welcome….1st time I had seen us beat them.