Guest Old dolman Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 all of to villa next season..nice away day ..COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Dafuq? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 10 minutes ago, Old dolman said: all of to villa next season..nice away day ..COYR We have to stay up first, but yea Villa will be a Championship team next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Not convinced Villa are a sure bet to win promotion back at the first time of asking either. They seem to be cutting costs and any quality players they have (Richards, Grealish, Guzan etc) will probably move on. Would be a hugely overhauled squad if they're relegated and they'll have to spend money to be competitive. Tough times ahead for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 My first trip to Villa was in 1957 for an FA Cup tie. We lost 2-1 but Big John scored and absolute screamer from 30 yards with his left foot. I know we all keep saying it but with Atyeo in this season's team we'd be knocking on the door of the Prem. I used to go there a lot when I lived in the Midlands. One night against Inter Milan stands out when Villa beat them 2-1. Milan had three great Germans in Matthaus, Klinsman and Brehme. Also remember Bobby Gould puncing one into the net when it was easier to head it in s we only drew 2-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 The sad thing is it means we have zero chance of a permanent deal for Baker. Not that it was necessarily on the cards, but you'd think we stand more chance with them as a premier league team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 20 minutes ago, One man went.... said: When did we actually last play Villa? I can't remember us playing them in the cup or anything recently... fa cup 82 I reckon remember they came unstuck in the east end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 17 minutes ago, One man went.... said: When did we actually last play Villa? I can't remember us playing them in the cup or anything recently... The last League meeting was in January 1980, a 1-0 defeat at AG. Ten year later in the Summer of 1990, Villa sought a new Manager and following the double promotion, approached both Bristol clubs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarmyArmy Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Saw the title thought it meant Mark Ashton had left to go to Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 11 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: The sad thing is it means we have zero chance of a permanent deal for Baker. Not that it was necessarily on the cards, but you'd think we stand more chance with them as a premier league team. I disagree, I don't think the odds would be effected that much. Villa will have to make a lot of cuts. If the offer is right, I think they would sell. Looks like dark days ahead for Villa. I cannot see them getting back in to the Premier League any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Well, I`m sure we`ll be kept well informed of how they`re doing next season as I expect Sky will have them on every bloody week. They`re probably gutted that them and Leeds will only play each other twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 City v Villa was my first ever game (77) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 They've certainly stuffed Rovers since we last played them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 53 minutes ago, One man went.... said: When did we actually last play Villa? I can't remember us playing them in the cup or anything recently... 1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon uk Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 hour ago, cidered abroad said: My first trip to Villa was in 1957 for an FA Cup tie. We lost 2-1 but Big John scored and absolute screamer from 30 yards with his left foot. I know we all keep saying it but with Atyeo in this season's team we'd be knocking on the door of the Prem. I used to go there a lot when I lived in the Midlands. One night against Inter Milan stands out when Villa beat them 2-1. Milan had three great Germans in Matthaus, Klinsman and Brehme. Also remember Bobby Gould puncing one into the net when it was easier to head it in s we only drew 2-2. I read the atyeo autobiography and that goal is mentioned.. im still hopimg some grainy pathe news footage of it is unearthed. I would have loved to have seen him play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 50 minutes ago, 22A said: The last League meeting was in January 1980, a 1-0 defeat at AG. Ten year later in the Summer of 1990, Villa sought a new Manager and following the double promotion, approached both Bristol clubs! 52 minutes ago, 22A said: The last League meeting was in January 1980, a 1-0 defeat at AG. Ten year later in the Summer of 1990, Villa sought a new Manager and following the double promotion, approached both Bristol clubs! 29 dec 1979 lost 3 1 at home I was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I don't follow Premiership football as such, so what has gone wrong at Aston Villa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Have to admit to feeling sorry for Aston Villa this week. Spent most of Tuesday at the ground and was escorted around the place by a number of their staff. The place oozes class - because everyone working at the club appeared to be very knowledgeable about their history and couldn't have been more hospitable. They were also very polite and courteous about BCFC and wanted to know all about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 That 1982 match would have been one of my first City games. All I remember is being in the Enclosure with my dad. I've always wanted to go to Villa Park so that's another reason we need to stay up...although it would be typical if it is an evening match when I've got to work late or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 hour ago, 22A said: The last League meeting was in January 1980, a 1-0 defeat at AG. Ten year later in the Summer of 1990, Villa sought a new Manager and following the double promotion, approached both Bristol clubs! Wasn't the last league meeting in '79? A 1-3 home defeat? I remember the 1982 FA Cup game well, I got warned by a chuckling policeman for throwing a snowball at a lino after a dodgy throw in decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 13 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: They were also very polite and courteous about BCFC and wanted to know all about us. Doing there homework for next season! Don't tell them Pike!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 12 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Have to admit to feeling sorry for Aston Villa this week. Spent most of Tuesday at the ground and was escorted around the place by a number of their staff. The place oozes class - because everyone working at the club appeared to be very knowledgeable about their history and couldn't have been more hospitable. They were also very polite and courteous about BCFC and wanted to know all about us. My sister is a Villa fan, I bought her a hospitality package for a game vs Chelsea a few years ago as a Christmas pressie. They way they treated her was pure class. They really made her feel like they were very grateful for her support and they phoned her a few weeks after to check that she'd had a good day and to get her feedback. It was brilliant all round, especially as the game had to be rearranged but they were just superb and really valued the support. Villa's off field team is very professional, very well organised and very much premier league. Pity about the guys on the pitch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between heaven and hell Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 18 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Wasn't the last league meeting in '79? A 1-3 home defeat? I remember the 1982 FA Cup game well, I got warned by a chuckling policeman for throwing a snowball at a lino after a dodgy throw in decision! Didn't Gary Shaw rip us apart that day in 79? The following season they were league champions and the year after that champions of Europe! A great team back in they day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 11 minutes ago, WOODSY1111 said: I would put them down to go straight through the league as they have nothing to offer and any, if, few decent players they have will want to stay in the premiership! I don't get it. Hull & Burnley are doing fine and even Cardiff & QPR that you would have thought would be basket cases have stayed in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 If we haven't played Villa since 1982 there can't be many teams in the football league that we have gone a further time without playing? I don't recall us playing Arsenal or Spurs in the past 34 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Villa will either do a Newcastle in 2009/10 or will struggle in the Championship year after year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Man Utd. as well. I know we played Man City in the league cup a few years back and we played Everton in the FA Cup a couple of times. The last time we played Chelsea was THAT cup game. I suspect the top three are Spurs, Arsenal and Man Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Man Utd. as well. I know we played Man City in the league cup a few years back and we played Everton in the FA Cup a couple of times. The last time we played Chelsea was THAT cup game. I suspect the top three are Spurs, Arsenal and Man Utd. seen this question before and tis man utd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 21 minutes ago, BA14 RED said: Villa will either do a Newcastle in 2009/10 or will struggle in the Championship year after year. So the might, assuming they get relegated get promoted or the might not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: So the might, assuming they get relegated get promoted or the might not. I think i'm unsure about it because it depends who they bring in and what manager they have. They'll have the best resources and the biggest attraction for players in the League so they could very well do a Newcastle. On the other hand their owners are a nightmare and aren't willing to spend anything and their best players are likely to leave. It could go either way too early to make bold predictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 hour ago, CotswoldRed said: Have to admit to feeling sorry for Aston Villa this week. Spent most of Tuesday at the ground and was escorted around the place by a number of their staff. The place oozes class - because everyone working at the club appeared to be very knowledgeable about their history and couldn't have been more hospitable. They were also very polite and courteous about BCFC and wanted to know all about us. Villa are a great club and as you said the whole place does have a certain feel of class about it.. I do usually take great enjoyment out of seeing the supposed 'bigger' clubs fall from grace (Leeds Forest and in particular Newcastle!) but something about Aston Villa falling out of the top flight that dosn't sit that well with me.. Im not so certain they will struggle next season though.. Of course players will leave that is par for the course but i think they will have enough £ to recruit and challenge at this level. Reckon they will be there or there abouts next season to be fair.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 That 79/80 season when we got relegated from Div 1 we did OK early season and won 2-0 at Villa Park in August, I went to the game and think Perti Jantunen might have got one of the goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 A bit of nostalgia for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 hour ago, Between heaven and hell said: Didn't Gary Shaw rip us apart that day in 79? The following season they were league champions and the year after that champions of Europe! A great team back in they day 16 minutes ago, CiderCraig said: A bit of nostalgia for you. I remember Gary Shaw and that Programme....I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 There's certain club's that have the heritage that helps identify English football - Everton, Sheffield Wednesday and even bloody Nottingham Forest (who I hate) have it so I feel a sadness about Aston Villa's fall from grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 3 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said: I don't follow Premiership football as such, so what has gone wrong at Aston Villa? Their overseas owner has lost interest and wants his money back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 3 hours ago, archie andrews said: fa cup 82 I reckon remember they came unstuck in the east end They got as far as the slope. About halfway up it, being kind to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 10 hours ago, WOODSY1111 said: I would put them down to go straight through the league as they have nothing to offer and any, if, few decent players they have will want to stay in the premiership! No chance. They will be one of the strongest outfits and still be a massive draw to potential recruits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Ive never been to Villa but as a child they were always mentioned for hosting FA cup semi's etc. It sounded a huge ground, a ground you'd want to visit (before all the new builds and redevelopments). I've always wanted to go, would really love it if I could go and watch our club there. Didn't they just stay up last season, I remember being disappointed at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'm not sure how to post pictures on here, but to go with what others have said about the club being class and players not so - perhaps you should read Joleon Lescotts tweet after the game...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 2 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said: No chance. They will be one of the strongest outfits and still be a massive draw to potential recruits. Really can't see this, may attract players due to being ex Prem but a lot depends on Learner's attitude to relegation. They will lose a few players, some they wont be able to off load due to wages being too high for clubs to take on. If he still doesn't want to invest and no buyer comes in they could struggle. The team they have now could find it hard next year, even to compete in our div next year they would need new players and Learner seems to have lost interest. It may be a wake up call to old Randy , but he could go down the Newcastle route and invest and get promotion or end up like Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Stood in the Holte End (with two man utd mates) in 1993. Great atmosphere, and stank of dope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealing Robin Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 As a relative local (Worcester) I've been wanting this fixture for a very long time now, a number of friends are Villa fans and i must say out of the 4 Birmingham teams they are the most deluded arrogant bunch. So a timely victory for a club 'they have never heard of' with a huge city following wouldn't go a miss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 2 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Really can't see this, may attract players due to being ex Prem but a lot depends on Learner's attitude to relegation. They will lose a few players, some they wont be able to off load due to wages being too high for clubs to take on. If he still doesn't want to invest and no buyer comes in they could struggle. The team they have now could find it hard next year, even to compete in our div next year they would need new players and Learner seems to have lost interest. It may be a wake up call to old Randy , but he could go down the Newcastle route and invest and get promotion or end up like Wigan. Everyone said Newcastle would melt down when they came down too, and that didn't happen. And teams these days are coming down with more and more money. They will have to cut their cloth accordingly but I still can't see them being anything other than competitive in this league. Happy to be proved wrong though! God help us if Villa and Newcastle come down - the media love in will be unbearable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webzcas Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 17 hours ago, archie andrews said: fa cup 82 I reckon remember they came unstuck in the east end Lost 1 - 0 - My first ever game, was 8 at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Everyone said Newcastle would melt down when they came down too, and that didn't happen. And teams these days are coming down with more and more money. They will have to cut their cloth accordingly but I still can't see them being anything other than competitive in this league. Happy to be proved wrong though! God help us if Villa and Newcastle come down - the media love in will be unbearable! The Leeds owner will be happy though, they'll have fewer games on Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 They wont sell out so I pressume they'll have a big away end as they know they'll be a huge pull every home game for a big day out. Expext extortionate prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I remember the early 70's when Villa were relegated to Div 3 (League 1 for you younger forum members). They were down there for two seasons and their average home gate was 35,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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