The Intertoto cup that we won in 2001 obviously doesn’t count then, even though it was administered by the same Uefa that administers all the current European competitions.
Just like football didn’t exist before the Premier league, nor did any older competitions that aren’t current, obviously.
I wonder how the dark side feels now their Fairs cup is being obliterated from history in a similar way?
They’re probably not as concerned as they are about their impending final game against Norwich on Saturday. Not that I’m too bothered. I just thought I’d throw it in, in case anyone doesn’t know the predicament they’re in and might fancy a bit of a laugh.
Anyway, I haven’t really said much about our Conference league exploits because I’m simply not knowledgeable enough about European football. I’ll watch it occasionally for a big game, as I did last night, but generally I don’t bother and am loathe to talk about European teams for fear of making myself look a mug, which in fairness, is already not too difficult.
And the same is true of Olympiacos. Except I do know one thing about them. I’m not really inclined to call the Greek league a joke, but the reality is there are a couple of Greek teams that very often feature in the Champion’s league and tonight’s opponents are one of them.
I’m quite surprised they never achieved qualification for this year’s competition, but they did make the Europa league, only to be relegated to face us.
Which all in all makes them tough opponents.
Squad news and the big one is that Martinez is suspended for receiving three yellows. Anyone else think is timewasting is becoming a bit tedious and more costly to the team than playing the game and not getting suspended?
Whatever it’s okay, because Olsen will replace him, which is fine because according to Unai “the team trust him and believe in him”.
Hmm, colour me not in the slightest bit convinced about that, but I’ll go with it. Not that there’s any choice. In fairness, his hamstring issue might have kept Emi out anyway and if that’s still affecting him, the rest can only help, you would think.
Tielemens and Moreno are out, but Zaniolo might be available, which is a good thing, because I feel he’s better suited to a more European game at this stage of his Villa career. If he stays with us, that is.
Olympiacos don’t seem to be in too bad shape regading injureis from what I can see, but defender Andrea Ntoi and midfielder Giorgos Masouras are both suspended for tonight’s first leg.
Thoughts then and it’s difficult, isn’t it?
As per, I’m predicting nothing, but the truth is over 2 legs, I’m not feeling confident. There’s no reason for it at all, other than just a hunch. I was chatting to a Manc who likes a bet and I said that if anything, I’d put my money on a draw for tonight.
Ultimately, I just think a lot depends on which Villa turn up. If we play well and our defence can keep it together, we’re more than capable of winning. And we do seem to be dveloping a bit of a knack of not losing, even when not playing well.
Here’s to nervously hoping. We need to take advantage of being at home ffor this leg.
UTV!
It’s obviously bent match
Uefa want the Greek team in the final in Athens
No question about it.
At least Chelsea won .
Hopefully villa can get job done on Sunday against Brighton but I think they’ve gone a game to far injuries caught us up.
What a rotten week,villa out and been attacked by a dog,ripped lip and 7 wound on arm
Wife got bitten in face as well
So miserable 2 days
Bloody hell Roy. Did this make the news? Sounds terrible!!!!
XL Bully???
Bloody hell, sorry mate!
Jesus, Roy. I hope they’ve put it down and arrested the owner! Get well soon, mate.
That’s awful; hope you are guys are recovering OK.
Forest were right. Corruption all over. Playing 12 men all night.
4-2 on a flukey goal. Come on lads!!!!
He’s dogshit. Let’s just face it and get rid.
😂😂😂
Tell it as it is mate.
It can’t be a coincidence the amount of goals we concede when Olsen is in goal
Exactly.
The team has the same amount of faith in him as I do.
I knew it. It hasn’t been going for him lately. I fucking knew it as soon as he stepped up.
It’s not.
Not only him Martinez should look at himself playing silly sods in games still it’s not over till the fat lady sings .
He is injured though Bill.
Correct, Bill.
☹️ right, I’m officially sulking.
Disappointed injury has caught up with us hopefully get 4th though
I’ve turned the sound off – the comms are having multiple orgasms over Olympiakos and their manager – it’s disgusting
This has gone – Emery should take a few of our players off and give them a rest then play the kids in Greece and concentrate on 4th place
Come on Zanioliolioliolio!!!!
Penalty!!!!
Well well well…
Oh we’ve got a penalty – will VAR override it?
Blood pressure
Only Took two handballs and one foul.
BOOK THAT PRICK!
Fuck me, we get a decision.
Penalty.
Luis misses to cap it all 🙁
Bloody hell. Luiz having a mare…
Kids on. Resting legs.
And that my friends is the story of Villa’s night.
So obvious he was going to miss.
Agreed BFR
Liz should never have took that, too low on confidence.
Exactly.
You can get rid of Luis for me just look back at his contribution in some games, what a f jig miss from the spot even gives them a pen .
Yep Bill – I’d snap someone’s hand off for £80m
I feel like smashing something…
No way are we going to overcome tonight’s result in Greece.
Certainly not with this ref
You have to ‘read the room.’ There’s no way Luiz should’ve anywhere near that penalty.
I actually don’t know how to react to it all. She. You see how obvious it all is, I don’t blame the lads at all and that includes dougy
You watch the ref blow bang on 5 mins
I thought that too, Tom.