Hands up, I had no real idea about this tournament so I've been off reading up and trying to learn as much as possible in a short space of time and the best site is the official Peace Cup site, so you can always visit it yourself.

What is this tournament though and does it mean we can win some silverware? Well, it's a football tournament held every two years and it was originally set up to promote world peace.

For us to win some silverware, against teams like Juventus and Real Madrid, we'll need to win five games, it is possible, but chances are we'll get to the semi-finals and Martin O'Neill will rest players for the league season coming up.

I'm only joking. It's not a serious tournament, it's a pre-season warm up tournament used to promote something positive and should be a good place for the players get pick up match fitness, playing against some quality players.

As it stands now, apart from Juventus and Real Madird, the other teams that have been confirmed are Liga de Quito, F.C. Porto, Olympique Lyonnais and Sevilla but the Wiki page for this event also have Liverpool and Ajax down, although that isn't confirmed on the Peace Cup website, but neither are we.

Either way, it should be a good event and maybe we'll see a match against Mellberg and if Liverpool are in, maybe Barry will be playing against us, or maybe not.

It will be interesting though and one to follow and I have a feeling a few will be travelling out, it would be a great time to book your summer holiday now, without telling the wife the real reason.

Resources

Peace Cup site
Wikipedia Peace Cup page

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Mike Carter said:

... I thought it was a really prestigious tournament until I found out Bolton and Reading have been in it

Comment 1, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.29 pm

steve tongue said:

... feck it why not..........1st

Comment 2, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.29 pm

steve tongue said:

... bollocks.........fail

Comment 3, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.29 pm

Damian said:

... sorry bob. too slow. now hold your head in shame

Comment 4, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.30 pm

steve tongue said:

... epic fail..........................

Comment 5, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.33 pm

Luvdavilla said:

... Getting off the subject slightly .Do you think Mon uses so many english players because he wants to impress the FA and be the next England manager

Comment 6, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.47 pm

alfie said:

... Sorry, where does it say Villa will be in it?

Comment 7, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.49 pm

Paul Egan said:

... Great to have a proper pre-season for once! High profile opposition, enjoyment for the players and the fans, and a tough workout with no intertoto. Sounds good to me.

Comment 8, made on March 17, 2009 at 2.56 pm

Chris Harper said:

... Alfie- It is on the Aston Vill Official site my friend.

Comment 9, made on March 17, 2009 at 3.01 pm

Jake Gardner said:

... woo im normally in malaga at that time of year if i am im there!

Comment 10, made on March 17, 2009 at 3.27 pm

Keith said:

... Damian is that photo of you? You look like Harry Enfield

Comment 11, made on March 17, 2009 at 3.55 pm

Keith said:

... Emile Heskeys second touch is a sliding tackle!

Comment 12, made on March 17, 2009 at 3.56 pm

Adey Stuttard said:

... Damian, how do I add a profile pic, as I can't find a link allowing me to edit my account anywhere? Probably staring me in the face, but......

Comment 13, made on March 17, 2009 at 4.06 pm

Jake Gardner said:

... go on http://www.gravatar.com/ 1874AVFC

Comment 14, made on March 17, 2009 at 4.33 pm

Nick said:

... Here's hoping we draw Juve so Olof can get a match against his old club.

Comment 15, made on March 17, 2009 at 4.46 pm

Damian said:

... keef, yes it is me .. thought it more personal putting a real photo up

Comment 16, made on March 17, 2009 at 4.51 pm

Jimbo Daventry Villa said:

... Found the new site at last!! honestly the last few days of not being able to cry with the rest of you over the Spurs result have been hell like in my own deep depression of another lost season! Anyway sod Ole Ole and bring on the scousers cause it aint over till the fat lady sings!

Comment 17, made on March 17, 2009 at 4.58 pm

fastbackace said:

... oi oi!!! i finally found all u guys!!! god i missed ya, wtf happend to ole ole?? all i know is shit hit the fan! lol anyways. i feel the 5 in the mid this time. and hopefully mon does as well, and eather gabby, or carew up top. carew's just been on fire.

Comment 18, made on March 17, 2009 at 5.21 pm

fastbackace said:

... so i think i got an avatar. lol

Comment 19, made on March 17, 2009 at 5.28 pm

Adey Stuttard said:

... Cheers GonzoAvfc, hope it works now :-)

Comment 20, made on March 17, 2009 at 7.10 pm

daniel wheeler said:

... what did happen to ole ole damo?

Comment 21, made on March 17, 2009 at 7.44 pm

Ken Bonker said:

... Nice warm up for the lads, might have a new signing by then? nah it's in July. Just hope they don't moan about playing too many games after a couple of months No trip out there for me, my electric bill is the size of Zimbabwe's national debt

Comment 22, made on March 17, 2009 at 8.18 pm

adam curley said:

... ye come on damian tell us what happened to ole again

Comment 23, made on March 17, 2009 at 8.38 pm

daniel wheeler said:

... so thats what happened! fair play to you damo. don't let them piss you about. best villa blog about.

Comment 24, made on March 17, 2009 at 8.58 pm

Andy Scarborough said:

... Set up to promote world peace eh? I see that worked then.

Comment 25, made on March 17, 2009 at 9.24 pm

Damian said:

... comedy genius in here tonight .. but what are the chances of us having new players for this tournament?

Comment 26, made on March 17, 2009 at 9.34 pm

Vijay said:

... I will be there at all Villa games!!

Comment 27, made on March 17, 2009 at 9.41 pm

Andy Scarborough said:

... New players? July? Come off it Damian, MoN doesn't work that fast. I can see it now; no signings before we head out there, rumours a-plenty after every interview with yer man when he praises Manuel This and Carlos That, then we come home to find that we've re-signed Smiler and Tommy.

Comment 28, made on March 17, 2009 at 10.04 pm

Andy Scarborough said:

... Oh, by the way; HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY Damian, and other Irish in here.

Comment 29, made on March 17, 2009 at 10.06 pm

Josh said:

... hang on how do we upload avatars on here? and this cup looks pretty interesting. if it was held anywhere but Spain in that time of year, i'd go. But i'd prefer not to die in the heat. God knows how the players will stay standing.

Comment 30, made on March 17, 2009 at 10.07 pm

Roderick Seel said:

... Oh dear i seem to have gotten myself banned from the old forum!!! I am a disgruntled AVFC forum user...bugger! 5 new players by the time the tournament starts!! ahem!!

Comment 31, made on March 17, 2009 at 11.15 pm

steve tongue said:

... banned twice sam going for a record at some point

Comment 32, made on March 18, 2009 at 12.07 am

Ramon Maklouf said:

... I think this is a good idea. Would be great experince for the lads, and I good chance to test any potential new signings MON has lined up by that time... Ah okay then, it's a test for the younger lads and the fringe players then ? I think it's a good idea. Gets the Villa name out there that little bit more too I suppose. Little nervous about this run-in to the season. I'm hoping MON drops Hesk and plays Carew as a lone striker. Bring Gardner [or Sidders] in and go from there. What happened to NRC ? When was the last time he played centre mid? Btw, just testin to see if this avatar thing works .

Comment 33, made on March 18, 2009 at 6.02 am

Nick said:

... Barry gets to audition this week, he must be excited!

Comment 34, made on March 18, 2009 at 7.50 am

Michaell Lockey said:

... Draw 0-0 Villa Livershite. Then 1-1 Villa Man U After that we have to play 451 or 4-4-1-1 what and put fucking players in the positions!!

Comment 35, made on March 18, 2009 at 8.44 am

john franey said:

... 1 1 draw at anfield ashley to score

Comment 36, made on March 19, 2009 at 5.58 pm

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