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

Mike Carter
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... I thought it was a really prestigious tournament until I found out Bolton and Reading have been in it |
Damian
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... sorry bob. too slow. now hold your head in shame |
steve tongue
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...![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() epic fail.......................... |
Luvdavilla
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... 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 |
alfie
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... Sorry, where does it say Villa will be in it? |
Paul Egan
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... 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. |
Chris Harper
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... Alfie- It is on the Aston Vill Official site my friend. |
Jake Gardner
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... woo im normally in malaga at that time of year if i am im there! |
Keith
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... Damian is that photo of you? You look like Harry Enfield |
Keith
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... Emile Heskeys second touch is a sliding tackle! |
Adey Stuttard
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... 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...... |
Jake Gardner
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... go on http://www.gravatar.com/ 1874AVFC |
Nick
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... Here's hoping we draw Juve so Olof can get a match against his old club. |
Damian
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... keef, yes it is me .. thought it more personal putting a real photo up |
Jimbo Daventry Villa
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... 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! |
fastbackace
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... 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. |
Adey Stuttard
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... Cheers GonzoAvfc, hope it works now :-) |
daniel wheeler
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... what did happen to ole ole damo? |
Ken Bonker
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... 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 |
adam curley
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... ye come on damian tell us what happened to ole again |
daniel wheeler
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... so thats what happened! fair play to you damo. don't let them piss you about. best villa blog about. |
Andy Scarborough
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... Set up to promote world peace eh? I see that worked then. |
Damian
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... comedy genius in here tonight .. but what are the chances of us having new players for this tournament? |
Andy Scarborough
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... 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. |
Andy Scarborough
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... Oh, by the way; HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY Damian, and other Irish in here. |
Josh
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... 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. |
Roderick Seel
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... 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!! |
steve tongue
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... banned twice sam going for a record at some point ![]() ![]() |
Ramon Maklouf
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... 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 . |
Nick
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... Barry gets to audition this week, he must be excited! |
Michaell Lockey
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... 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!! |
john franey
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... 1 1 draw at anfield ashley to score |
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