11 minutes ago, Mellor Rover said:

Didn’t you spend 12 million on Scott Hogan and 15 million on Ross McCormack? 

Maybe you’d like to buy them this summer??? ?

Just now, Mellor Rover said:

Didn’t you spend 12 million on Scott Hogan and 15 million on Ross McCormack? 

Yep. We also got fleeced by Forest for Lansbury, doesn’t change my view or those of people who saw him in training every day though. He just isn’t a very good finisher.

Just now, Mellor Rover said:

Dack was visibly fuming with his team mates at various points today, not one looked to his feet today. The ball to Graham is too easy for players who refuse to take risks on the ball.

Played our best football when Brereton and Rothwell were on. Would start both every game from now until May.

Absolutely spot on that fella.

So... thoughts on the game.

I thought you were quite poor first half, couldn’t really see what the game plan was but we also played as well as we’ve played in a long time, our passing and movement was excellent and we should have been out of sight.

The second half I thought you showed character and some spirt, you could have crumbled after the 2nd. You certainly had more of the ball and put us under more pressure even if you rarely really threatened. Could have been different if we weren’t fortunate to have the immense Mings who has transformed our team.

I though Dack was quite quiet, I was looking forward to watching him. The lad who came on for the last 30 odd mins impressed, Brereton was a bit embarrassing with him dives.

Hope those that made true journey had a good trip to VP despite the result and a safe journey back north. Best of luck for the remaining games.

2 hours ago, philipl said:

Kid will be OK- he will come good.

I know people at Forest, I’m sorry to say I think you over paid for a bit of a dud.

4 hours ago, Fraserkirky said:

McGinn has no business in this league. Outstanding

Sadly I agree, he will be in the PL next season with or without us.

3 hours ago, mickygray316 said:

Can you pay on the gate for this one? 

Very unlikely fella

11 hours ago, philipl said:

Yes Tugay was superbly accurate to feet and into space when his invisible friend was injured but Cowan's ability to stop a ball hit with pace was superior and produced more often- not unusual to do it four times in a match.

   

I used to marvel at his ability to do that, and the way he would drop a ball in behind a back four even on an angle and get it to hold up or come back on the bounce. He was a sublime player, he totally made David Platt.

20 hours ago, DeeCee said:

Gordon was a player when he came to play for us as well.

And what a fine, fine, fine player he was. An utter pleasure to watch and just about the nicest guy you could ever meet in football.

1 hour ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Said a week ago we'd get tubbed and nothing since has changed that prediction for me. We don't seem to come out with any sort of reaction after our recent maulings which has led to said feeling that it'll be another 4 or 5 goals shipped here. Would love to be proved wrong.

Tubbed? Not heard that before, I’m having that one away with me.

Just now, old darwen blue said:

Is that grotty old pub still open near the away turnstiles?

Think the closest one has gone (lots going in the area), think the closest away pub is the Wilton Arms.

41 minutes ago, Proudtobeblue&white said:

Sorry, I wasn't blanking you, just a mate in my town who I play five-a-side with is a Villa fan and he helped me with the home game preview. You are on a roll, I just hope you come unstuck Saturday, but doubt it. Our defence is a massive problem.

Not a problem mate and I agree largely with his views.

In terms of the attendance, they've opened the top tier of the Trinity Road Stand, I wouldn't be surprised if its as high as 37'000 - 38'000.

Ming and Hause have made a huge difference to us since they arrived but Jack coming back is the thing that's transformed us, it just lifts the games of all around him by 10-15%. It is impossible to over state how important he is to us, Tammy has scored a lot of goals but I'd rather be without him than captain Jack.

I'm looking forward to watching Dack, just hope he doesn't play too well.

Just now, Oldgregg86 said:

Coming down on the coach. Don't mind the idiots as long as it stays in the ground and it's all Abit of fun. 

Should have a few goals in it at least.  

The coach park is literally next to the ground so you cross the road and you are in, but you won’t have trouble at VP.

19 minutes ago, Oldgregg86 said:

First time down to Villa Park for me so looking forward to that aspect. I can't see how we aren't going to concede a minimum of three and see pretty much the same script that was followed at Hillsborough last week. Roll on august

Hope you have a good trip down, you’ll get the normal idiots sitting near the away fans but VP is generally a good ground for away fans, most like it, and Rovers fans are well thought of by a lot of Villa fans. How you travelling down?

51 minutes ago, arbitro said:

I think you would find the majority of grounded Rovers fans are expecting a drubbing. No doubt Mowbray will make a lot of our returning defenders being fit and how hard they have worked during the break but his stock has dropped alarmingly over the past couple of months and I don't really take too much notice of what he says. Scoring isn't a great problem for us but defensively we are shambolic. 

Our best hope is if your players take note of the current form table and try to coast.

I was glad to see a form of natural justice after the cowardly attack on Grealish by the Big Club idiot. I cheered when he scored and loved his celebration.

It was a moment I think almost any real football fan would enjoy, I’m biased obviously but I thought he handled it remarkably well.

I’ve noted your defensive issues on the road, apologies but I hope they continue. In recent weeks we’ve been relatively free scoring and defensively quite solid since signings in Jan. We won 4 in a row pre international window so just hope we pick up from there.

Jack and McGinn are a real handful in midfield and Mings is a monster at the back. Full backs are probably our weak spot.

On 15/03/2019 at 18:31, Proudtobeblue&white said:

You're a gent, just my mate is a Villain, and he can give an update on their progress!

Happy to give my 2 pence as well if you wish.

Don’t think I’ve been on here since I dropped in to congratulate you on promotion. Sadly we screwed up the Play Off’s as I expected but on the upside we get a trip to Ewood and to host you guys. 

Looks like you aren’t looking forward to the visit to VP?

Just now, 1864roverite said:

They have sold over 5k according to some reports.

I have mates who are long time Villa fans, we have over the years had some great results against them however we have also had some beatings. Oh for the days of the Archibald era when we had a classic 3-2 win over them and they had a young lad called David Platt playing for them. The memories of that match will never be forgotten and rank alongside the many good memories over the ensuing years.

Some great games down the years and a fair few shared players like the legend Sid Cowans.

2 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

I'm hoping as its being televised in some countries that I can see the game via a dodgystream. Its usually the case.

Ewood will look good with a decent crowd.

How many fans are Villa now expecting?

Somewhere in region of 6-7k I believe

On 26/04/2017 at 11:23 AM, AllRoverAsia said:

Villatalk is very pro Rovers.....or more accurately anti Brum.

We are very anti Small Heath that is for certain but Rovers are actually well liked quite separate to the hatred for our unwashed knuckle dragging neighbours.

Ewood is one of the favourite away days, certainly one of mine and that is also a factor in our following tomorrow. But honestly you may well find the away end is a home end cheering you on.

5 hours ago, Stuart said:

Enjoying the love-in cos we have a decent away fan posting.

I disliked Villa for several seasons but that's only because we kept drawing them in the FA Cup ever season for about 5 years! (At least it felt like it).

You mean kept being knocked out of cups by us  (sorry couldn't resist, you can let me have that one)

We are currently less than the sum of our parts. Talented individuals but not really clicking as a team.

We have are terrible at scoring goals largely due to the fact we rarely retain possession but we don't concede many at all these days.

We are poor away from home and with nothing to play for I don't see that changing.

Asfor how many we are bringing, 5600 sold so far but expecting to sell a further 1300.

14 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Which website is that? I would like to have a read. Might cheer me up a bit. 

https://www.villatalk.com/topic/16388-pre-match-thread/#comment-2206993

Pre match thread has only just been opened so not a lot of posts yet, but it's talked about in other threads like the one about Small Heath.

22 minutes ago, Kamy100 said:

fully expect Birmingham to follow suit on Saturday (they must have some quality as they were top 6 contenders before they bought in Zola).  

Actually, they don't really.

Their position under Rowett was false and couldn't have been sustained, they were only ever well organised, defensive and difficult to play against.

Zola removed all that and they are currently on a run on 2 wins in 24 games.

Yesterday they were better organised than they have been and probably a little more confident but still lacked any real quality. 

46 minutes ago, lraC said:

Have a quick read of the one man destroyed our club thread and you will see in a nutshell, why the fans see the relegation as inevitable. Without wanting to sound rude, fans at other clubs, don't have a clue what has really gone on at our club. Spread this amongst your fellow Villa fans, as this should not be allowed to happen and could still happen to another club at any time.

Already read it and fairly clued up on Mr Anderson etc...

I used to come on here a lot when we were both in the PL. 

I agree it shouldn't but it will, the FA does nothing to protect clubs for the fans. I predict problems at Wolves in the future....

Just looked at our pre-match thread, looks like as I suspected a lot will be hoping you prevail.

(no offence taken by the way I know exactly what you meant)