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Wemberlee, here we come

There is nothing going on today, but I wanted to get a post up, just to say, as I might be a bit busy tomorrow and Sunday, good luck.

I'm not going to roll out an old Ron Saunders quote, but we have a part to play on Sunday too and well, it has been a long time coming and I don't doubt come Monday morning, a lot of us will find it hard to speak.

I am just about to get on my flight to London, I'm going to be drinking beer tonight and sleeping in tomorrow, but I will also be making my way to the Sports Cafe tomorrow afternoon and I'll be wearing my claret and blue scarf, with a big smile on my face.

If any news break or we get confirmation of players not playing on Sunday, I will update this page, but as I understand it, Petrov will be available and we should have a pretty strong side to pick from.

But for now, they are calling my flight and I still have half a pint to drink. Until Sunday, or maybe tomorrow. Up the Villa.

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Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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I cant stop smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif

Comment 1, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.51 am

Andi said:

Chiefy
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Woohooo

lets all have a disco
lets all have a disco
la la la
la la la smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 2, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.53 am

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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It's os close now I can taste it. Chiefy, have you got the Stellas in??smilies/wink.gif
Comment 4, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.54 am

Nathan Price said:

PaulMcGrathsGoneAWOL
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We have an incredibly chance of silverware now. With the problems Manure have, if we can just keep Rooney quiet.....

Comment 5, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.55 am

Andi said:

Chiefy
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The winds of change are upon us, Sunday will be the realisation that we ARE a team capable of the top 4. Some will say they always knew but deep down everyone had their concerns. MON is the answer and with the business side being led by Randy Lerner we are about to embark on a brand new exciting chapter in our glorious clubs history.

This is our time people, the future is bright the future is claret and blue !!!!!smilies/wink.gif
Comment 6, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.58 am

Andi said:

Chiefy
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It's os close now I can taste it. Chiefy, have you got the Stellas in??


got the stellas in and the cup final snood ready smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 7, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.59 am

Andi said:

Chiefy
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We have an incredibly chance of silverware now. With the problems Manure have, if we can just keep Rooney quiet....


In the word of Gordon Ramsey "DUNNE" smilies/wink.gif see what i did there smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 8, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.00 am

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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No negative comments on the blog today or I will strangle people with Chiefys Snood!smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 9, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.00 am

Andi said:

Chiefy
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No negative comments on the blog today or I will strangle people with Chiefys Snood!


its ok Damo is on a plane cant use his laptop smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 10, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.05 am

Christian said:

Christian1983
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I'm heading to London about lunchtime tomorrow, I@ll prob try and find the sports bar that Damian has mentioned- anyone know where it is?

Anybody else arriving tomorrow and got other drinking establishments lined up?

I'm sick with nerves already, but so excited!!!!!!!
Comment 11, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.08 am

HT Sweden said:

0
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Just do it!
Comment 12, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.09 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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It's 28 degrees down here in NZ most days at the moment but I assure you I WILL be wearing my claret and blue scarf on Sunday night/Monday morning! Good job the game's on a 4 in the morning really!! :-)

find myself hugely jealous that I can't be there!

WEM-BER-LEY
WEM-BER-LEY......

ETC.

HUGE weekend!!


smilies/smiley.gif
Comment 13, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.09 am

TechnoTurkeyWembley said:

0
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We'll try and be at the sports bar tomorrow as well, on Sunday we will be found in Silverspoons before and after the match...

UTV!!!
Comment 14, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.11 am

Adrian Kilgallon said:

ak_27
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I'm heading to London about lunchtime tomorrow, I@ll prob try and find the sports bar that Damian has mentioned- anyone know where it is?


I think this is it : http://www.fluidstyle.co.uk/Th...Restaurant

If its not then im fuked becasue this is where im heading to.
Comment 15, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.12 am

Graham Hunt said:

SuperBox
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I'm nice and relaxed about the game....currently!

Come Sunday morning I'll be a bag of nerves and I'm not even playing! Come kick off, I'll be beside myself! If were winning at 88 mins I'll be a wreck untill the final whistle!!

You just gotta love football!
Comment 16, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.14 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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Are Sky broadcasting this game or is just on ITV?
Comment 17, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.15 am

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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n the word of Gordon Ramsey "DUNNE" see what i did there
Love it! smilies/smiley.gif
Comment 18, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.18 am

Christian said:

Christian1983
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It's on sky too, Djongrass. But that means you'll have to listen Andy 'Man-united-loving-tithead' Gray.
Comment 19, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.21 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAA!! smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 20, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.22 am

Christian said:

Christian1983
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Cheers AK, the reviews sound pretty good too. If I can't see anyone with a snood, I'll just have to shout out 'VillaBlog!' and see where you're all hiding.
Comment 21, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.22 am

Adrian Kilgallon said:

ak_27
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YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAA!!


thats what im feeling. smilies/grin.gif
Comment 22, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.24 am

Andi said:

Chiefy
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If I can't see anyone with a snood,


Not just any SNOOD its cup final SNOOD !!!!!!! smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 23, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.24 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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I've just checked Sky here in NZ and they're playing Burnley v f**king Portsmouth instead!! Jees, sometimes I hate living here!! Looks like I'll be watching on my PC. Better get it hooked up to my telly!!!
Comment 24, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.26 am

Adrian Kilgallon said:

ak_27
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djongrass i think its on the BBC as well.
Comment 25, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.29 am

Adrian Kilgallon said:

ak_27
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Cheers AK, the reviews sound pretty good too. If I can't see anyone with a snood, I'll just have to shout out 'VillaBlog!' and see where you're all hiding


Well i was hoping someone would be wearing the villa colours.

I can just see myself walking around like a plonk asking people are you the Villa blog.
Comment 26, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.31 am

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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I've just checked Sky here in NZ and they're playing Burnley v f**king Portsmouth instead!!

That is fu*king RAW! dude. Unlucky, my deepest sympathies.

ak, what time you gonna be in the sports bar dude. I'm toying with idea of making the trip down for a few jars, but i'm in London tonight anyway and double train fare is gonna pi*s me off.smilies/wink.gif
Comment 27, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.31 am

Adrian Kilgallon said:

ak_27
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ak, what time you gonna be in the sports bar dude. I'm toying with idea of making the trip down for a few jars, but i'm in London tonight anyway and double train fare is


I land into Stansted at 1 so i reckon it will be 3.30/4.00 before i get there. You should come in for a few pints.
Comment 28, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.33 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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It's all good. jsut found it and it's on!! Thank f**k for that!

Woo Hoo!

Wem-ber-ley
Wem-ber-ley.......... :-)

Comment 29, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.35 am

villacraig said:

0
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guys, if anyone missed the link last week, here's a little article about the carling cup runin that we've been throughthis year. Great to recount the penalty heroics of Guzan, and the class game against Blackburn:-
http://soccer.suite101.com/art...p-run-2010

Gutted i couldn't get a ticket to join you boys, but will be watching it with pride!! UTV!!
Comment 30, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.36 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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woooooo Hooooooo!!smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 31, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.41 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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Wish I was there man. Will be up at four, game should be finshed by 6 then I'll have to sort out the kids breakfast!!! :-) Weird living on the other side of the planet!!

When we win, me and the kids get a Bucks Fizz for Breakfast!! :-)
Comment 32, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.41 am

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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Jesus I'm so jealous you guys are going on the piss all weekend in London. Will have to settle for watching in Dundalk. As long as we win smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 33, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.44 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Anyone got Monday off work? I'm not sure I can because of bloody Bentley! How many variants do they want to do of one car for christ sake?!?
Comment 34, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.45 am

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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I land into Stansted at 1 so i reckon it will be 3.30/4.00 before i get there. You should come in for a few pints.

I'm considering it, i'll see how i'm feeling after a night at Brixton Academy, Hot Chip tonight, should be good. London is only 45 mins on the train so very tempting to come and put a few faces to the ridiculous opinionssmilies/wink.gif
Comment 35, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.46 am

James Collins is the ginger Paolo Cesare Maldini said:

0
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Feel sick already and for some reason pretty emotional!! Just hope the lads do us proud and I'm confident they will.

We'll out sing their fans and out battle their players....that means only one winner!!
Comment 36, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.48 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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Just to clarify Villa Chris - Whenever I'm on this 'ere Villa blog ting I'm always 12 hours ahead of you guys and have always had more than a beer or five when you guys are just thinking about your third cup of coffee! Hence possible over-exuberence and general oddness!!

Works for me though!! :-)

- Hence the neccesaty for the 'Woo hoo's' for anybody's liking!!! ;-)
Comment 37, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.48 am

Andi said:

Chiefy
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Anyone got Monday off work?


me and you dont need to do we Chris smilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 38, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.51 am

Godzvilla said:

0
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Have a great Sunday wherever you may be! For those of us lucky enough to go to the game, we should remember our absent brothers and raise a glass. The Villa, united, shall never be defeated!!

Loud and Proud!!!
Comment 39, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.53 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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djongrass

I just thought you were weird! smilies/cheesy.gif
Only jokingsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 40, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.54 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Ha ha...true Chiefy
Comment 41, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.55 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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Will be talking about the Villa throughout my entire radio show tomorrow morning, even if they Kiwi's don't have a clue who Aston Villa are (it's all just about the big 'sky 4' down here).

UTV!
Comment 42, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.55 am

Steve Blunt said:

Villan1
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You won't be Robinson Crusoe djongrass. A few of us next door in Oz will be up early watching live! I got back to the UK in October and managed to watch Villa beat Chelsea at Villa Park, and the season has just got better and better. Be a great occassion on Monday morning (our time)...and great to see happy vibes on here!
Comment 43, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.07 am

StickyAV said:

0
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djon, where abouts in NZ and who do you radio for?

My mrs is back back visiting the rents and maybe i'll get her to listen in smilies/smiley.gif
Comment 44, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.10 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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djongrass

Are you the Chis Moyles of NZ??smilies/grin.gif
Comment 45, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.13 am

James Collins is the ginger Paolo Cesare Maldini said:

0
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I've got Monday off as I'll be hanging!!

I always feel terrible after drinking champers all night!! ;0)
Comment 46, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.18 am

Simon Mansfield said:

djongrass
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He he - 'fraid not but I am the Chris Evans of Waiheke Island!!! smilies/smiley.gif

Waiheke Radio - Community Radio at it's very best!!

http://www.waihekeradio.org.nz/saturdaybreakfast
Comment 47, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.27 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Are you Simon or EL?smilies/grin.gif
Comment 48, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.34 am

jerry said:

churchill
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Juan Pablo

Started to read the blog yesterday at about midnight. And I’d had a few bevies.

I wanted to write something at about 1.30 am but realised that you’d, probably, never get to read it so I’ve waited ‘til this morning.

Yesterday you were inspired. I mean throat-tightening, eyes filling up inspired.

Fcuk me, fella, you’re sexy when you’re angry. Next time you submit something to the boss, write it like you wrote yesterday – straight from the heart, bypassing the head, bypassing reason and politeness, naked and bare, just raw emotion.

If you still playing Sunday football you must be young so there’s plenty of time to develop that talent. Go for it.

Just so you know, if you don’t follow the rules of good journalism on this site, I’ll be on your case. But, then, you’d expect nothing less.
Comment 49, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.54 am

Smyth said:

Delago
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djongrass

The name make so much sense now!
Comment 50, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.54 am

TechnoTurkey said:

TechnoTurkey
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A few of us as going to turn up at that sports bar on Saturday night as well, should be good. Also going to Silverspoons for pre and post match drinks, should be there for 11.
Comment 51, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.58 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Ha ha Delago, I thought the same!:
Comment 52, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.03 am

whitey09 said:

0
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do we have a law in this country 2 say we cant drink 2 days b4 a cup final cos if we have im foooooked lolsmilies/grin.gif i will b sumwhere in london satday nite not sure where,sunday will b in the silverspoons pre game,any 1 who wants 2 share a drink in there wiv me and chiefy then look out 4 the st georges flag wiv drakes drum on tour & make ur way over,utv
Comment 53, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.12 am

tubbydunne said:

0
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Villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa villa and oh I almost forgot Villa.
Comment 54, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.24 am

runtingz said:

runtingz
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its all to play for on sunday and if our boys perform close to there ability we are taking the cup home ..heskey looks likes he now want to play after a rocket from mon and big john put in his best performance of recent times in the last game so the hunger mixed with belief equals claret and blue championiess come on the boys
Comment 55, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.26 am

steve said:

stevo180
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lads,anyone watchin the match in limerick?
Comment 56, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.28 am

paul mclafferty said:

holteend paul
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our biggest game for a decade, oh my god im peeeing my pants with excitement.smilies/grin.gif
i predict another 3-1 to the villa...
Comment 57, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.29 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Dipers all around...we'll all be peeing ourselves come Sunday afternoon!!
Comment 58, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.40 am

TechnoTurkey said:

TechnoTurkey
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I'm wet now.
Comment 59, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.42 am

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Oh dear, what have we started?

First JPA with his wet dreams, now we have Paul peeing himself and a wet Turkey.

smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 60, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.49 am

Villa Daz said:

0
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Will also be up at 1.30 am monday morning to cheer the villa on from sunny Central coast about an hour nth of syd. Was lucky enough to go to wembley in 2000 hoping we have a better day on sunday well we dont have calamity to stuff it all up hope big brad plays.
Comment 61, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.56 am

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Chiefy, you da man

Churchill, still waiting for something epic from you to set me up for Sunday

Nan, same for you

JPA keep up the good work

To all down in London for weekend, be safe and have a great time

To those of you making it to Wemberleeeeee, do your club proud, I want to hear nothing but Villa songs

To our cousins over in Ireland, feeling the love, you guys are some of the best posters on here. Same goes to others from far shores

I am watching the game at home with some other proper Villa fans (and 1 Cov fansmilies/angry.gif) drinking Desperadoes and win lose or extra time will be enjoying the game, no nerves or criticism cos we have done great to get there abd just want to enjoy the moment

Sunday is a day for excitement, laughter and forgetting, bring your claret and blue heart or don't come at all
Comment 62, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.05 pm

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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Kinda off the subject but can anybody see Redknapp doing the exact same thing at spurs, that he did at portsmouth. Buying loads of players and paying them ridiculous wages. What happens if they don't get CL in the next 3/4 years - will they start to struggle financially too. I honestly the man is a complete comboy! I feel sorry for the pompey fans smilies/angry.gif
Comment 63, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.06 pm

Alex Glynn said:

glynnder
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RockSteady - the difference was Pompey were trying to buy a good team to go places, with spurs the team's good; just needs further development
Comment 64, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.12 pm

Vijay Daryanani said:

vijay
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I was at Pompey for the Quater Final of the Carling Cup and the Pompey fans were great, they had problems but they really supported their team, i feel really sorry for the whole lot of them, and Redknapp the least said the better, ask the tax man!!
Comment 65, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.12 pm

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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That was meant to be 'cowboy' not 'comboy' smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 66, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.12 pm

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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I suppose you're right glynnder but welly face has to be held partially responsible. The guy is just a complete tosser!
Comment 67, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.15 pm

James Clift said:

Jimbo Daventry Villa
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We did it before in 94'.. We did it before and we'll do it again....
Comment 68, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.26 pm

Aaron Wilson said:

Aero-4-Villa
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http://www.facebook.com/event....54&index=1

For any Irish fans no going to the match.

UTV!
Comment 69, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.26 pm

Andi said:

Chiefy
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Sid -- smilies/kiss.gifsmilies/wink.gif
Comment 70, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.27 pm

Aaron Wilson said:

Aero-4-Villa
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not****
Comment 71, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.27 pm

london villa a1 said:

0
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WEMBERLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif

Its starting to kick off for me and I am absolutely buzzing...48 Hours to go - friends on way down to stay - family arrive on Sunday - beers tonight - beers sat night - beers sun night - can it get any better than this...


FUK FUK FUK..Im getting way too excited...
Comment 72, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.27 pm

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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Aero-4-Villa - fantastic stuff! Thanks smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 73, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.29 pm

jerry said:

churchill
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Sid
Churchill, still waiting for something epic from you to set me up for Sunday


Sorry an' all, buddy, but I still haven't recovered from the shock of Badger's eviction from VP. I mean, who knew? I had no idea we were in a dialogue with a violent tearaway. And even worse, a SMOKER!! I couldn't be more shocked if the Villa won 10-0 on Sunday and Heskey scored the lot.

After JPA's valiant efforts yesterday, I think he now carries the mantle of Rabble Rouser In Chief. It's an honourable position and I know he'll do it justice.



Comment 74, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.33 pm

Aaron Wilson said:

Aero-4-Villa
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no bother mate..
Comment 75, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.35 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Churchill, yep JPA has come along quite nicely - still might be able to learn a thing or 2 from the original

I bet Badger's the kind of guy if he's your mate is great, get on wrong side and next thing you know you're waking from a coma and it's 2015 and you've missed Villa winning the title 3 times in a row and becoming kings of Europe, MON still under criticism from some after a disppointing draw at the Camp Neu. I reckon he's tough as old dog's gristle (badger that is, not MON)
Comment 76, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.39 pm

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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Thanks very much for the plaudits fellow posters. I'm glad i've come so far under your noble tutelage. I had the bit between my teeth yesterday as you may have seen.

I hope the lads can go out and do us proud on sunday and I don't just mean win. There is honour and pride in defeat as well as victory. I just pray the lads give it blood, sweat, tears, bone and sinew to win.

Comment 77, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.47 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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JPA, spot on if we lose but give it everything and the fans sing their hearts out, I will be disappointed but will not be criticising
Comment 78, made on February 26, 2010 at 12.51 pm

John Owen said:

JohnUTV
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Still not got a ticket and it's looking dodgy on that front...Can't get down till Sunday morning, but got me ticket for club2000(formerly silverspoons)..hope all on here have agreat saturday at sports bar on saturdaya nd hope to have a crack with anyone in club 2000 sunday...i'll be easy to recognise: look just like the good looking guy in the photo, might even av the same shirt! keeping Rooney quiet is the key...UTV
Comment 79, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.03 pm

runtingz said:

runtingz
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hope the lads can go out and do us proud on sunday and I don't just mean win. There is honour and pride in defeat as well as victory

JPA wise words showing your class mate i am already kackin it smilies/smiley.gif come on boys
Comment 80, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.06 pm

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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Rooney quiet is the key

imo keeping him quiet is impossible and we're going to have to score twice at least to win this game. Taking chances is something we've struggled with all season and we have as good if not better chance than anyone else of keeping them out. This game will come down to the forward players and whether we can make and take chances.
Comment 81, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.09 pm

John Owen said:

JohnUTV
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JPA ...All u say is spot on,but we coud really do without Rooney running the show!!
Comment 82, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.16 pm

doubledown9 said:

0
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Sorry lads, cant make London for Sunday. Will be watching with the misses in Barnstaple (dont worry, she has Wayne Rooney powers; never seen him score a goal in a live game. I have already banned her from watching the World Cup)

To all those heading down, especially those of you with tickets, SING YOUR HEARTS OUT FOR THE LADS!!!!!!

As for the whole Badger getting thrown out thing. I was in the LHolte near the centre the other week; 7 rows and 11 seats from where I used to have my ST and it was pathetic. I dont know what happened in the 4 years since I left but there was no noise and I was made to feel like a prat (dirty looks and mumbling) for standing up and singing.
Comment 83, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.21 pm

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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but we coud really do without Rooney running the show!!

I just think that is wishful thinking, even if the defence plays out of it's skin he'll still get chances.

I believe he came close on a few occasions at OT and we'll have to ride our luck again. Even if we're 2-0 up at HT it's still gonna be tough.

We have to take the chances we get and that will dictate. We can't afford to spurn any golden opportunities because we struggle to create many anyway. A tough game, but one we can certainly go and win.smilies/wink.gif
Comment 84, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.22 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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keeping Rooney quiet is the key...


Just get JT to sit next to Coleen in the stands that should do it.
Comment 85, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.40 pm

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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Just get JT to sit next to Coleen in the stands that should do it.

lmao.smilies/grin.gif
Comment 86, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.51 pm

woffers88 said:

0
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guys, add to the excitement on Sunday with this free bet offer: http://www.newsoftheworld.co.u...OFFER.html
Comment 87, made on February 26, 2010 at 1.54 pm

sean said:

corleone
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does anybody know what time the gates open at wembley on sunday? smilies/tongue.gif can't wait
Comment 88, made on February 26, 2010 at 2.44 pm

Andi said:

Chiefy
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Rooney quiet as i have said in the words of gordon ramsey "DUNNE"
Comment 89, made on February 26, 2010 at 2.49 pm

John Samuels said:

Juan Pablo Angel
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Chiefy, hopefully he'll get James Collins blood in his eye and won't be able to see where he's going.smilies/grin.gif
Comment 90, made on February 26, 2010 at 2.52 pm

Jake Gardner said:

GonzoAvfc
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I'm so excited now after Reading all the comments let's all have an amazng day and go f*coin mental and sing our hearts out for the lads!! Up the Villa
Comment 91, made on February 26, 2010 at 2.53 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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I had no idea we were in a dialogue with a violent tearaway. And even worse, a SMOKER!!


smilies/grin.gif

I bet Badger's the kind of guy if he's your mate is great, get on wrong side and next thing you know you're waking from a coma and it's 2015 and you've missed Villa winning the title 3 times in a row and becoming kings of Europe, MON still under criticism from some after a disppointing draw at the Camp Neu. I reckon he's tough as old dog's gristle (badger that is, not MON)

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You couldn't be further from the truth.

I'm extremely mild mannered until football comes into the equation, where I become very passionate.
Obviously that doesn't suit any more.
The whole game has become far too wimpy and PC for my liking smilies/sad.gif

Never mind, I will still of course be rooting for the mighty Villa, win or lose on Sunday.
And that's something the PC brigade will never be able to stop.
Comment 92, made on February 26, 2010 at 2.56 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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I forgot the bleeding quote thing smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 93, made on February 26, 2010 at 2.57 pm

Jonathan Willier said:

JWillVilla
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If only I could describe my excitement for this Sunday's final. Being from the States, not to many people understand how I can get so pumped up to watch a "soccer game". That's okay though, I'll be in my Claret & Blue with a beer in one hand and my Great Dane, named Villa of course, by my side. I really wish I could just be in the same country for this game! Fortunately, coming on here everyday and reading people's comments helps to fuel my passion for MON and the boys. Great stuff guys! UP THE VILLA!!!
Comment 94, made on February 26, 2010 at 2.59 pm

paul mclafferty said:

holteend paul
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just a little stat for you lads
man utd have never defended a cup succesfully and that wont change tomorrow..
villa always beat man utd at wembeley and that wont change tomorrow.....
Comment 95, made on February 26, 2010 at 3.01 pm

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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man utd have never defended a cup succesfully and that wont change tomorrow..
It definitely won't change tomorrow smilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 96, made on February 26, 2010 at 3.04 pm

Andi said:

Chiefy
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Holteend I bet you a grand it wont change tomorrow my friend smilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gif

Right lads this is the Chiefy signing out till monday, tomorrow is my day of rest, a pissing around on my motorbike.

Sunday morning my drive to wembley begins, "dont stop believing" on volume 15, scarfs out the window fuelled on red bull.

This it lads, this is how far we have come Aston Villa will never be the same the good times start here. Let hear the lions roar Sunday lets give our boys 110% as i am sure they will for us the winds of change are upon us, history is going to be made and its MON and Randy who are the creating it. Where ever you are and what ever you are doing Sunday you will never forget it enjoy it everyone a NEW ERA is upon us smilies/wink.gifsmilies/wink.gifsmilies/wink.gifsmilies/wink.gif

Comment 97, made on February 26, 2010 at 3.12 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Chiefy, I'll say it again, you da man

Holte end, great reason to be cheerful
Comment 98, made on February 26, 2010 at 3.18 pm

RedScot said:

0
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Here In peace.The moderator of this Blog has carried out a Excellent question and Answer session on The Republik of Mancunia Blog.He admires Berbatov.......Please take him.smilies/grin.gif
Enjoy the Match Lads, dont take it too hard, the defeatsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 99, made on February 26, 2010 at 3.28 pm

Nathan Price said:

PaulMcGrathsGoneAWOL
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Anyone looking to go down for a few drinks should check out London Midland trains you can get down there and back for about £20.
Comment 100, made on February 26, 2010 at 4.00 pm

Andy Scarborough said:

andy5759
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Sing up the fans and play up the lads. I think I am getting just a little bit overexcited. Time for some tranquilisers.
Comment 101, made on February 26, 2010 at 4.32 pm

gidddyman said:

0
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me and my lil man will be @ silverspoons got our ticket today


be great to have a good ole sing song before we hammer united

were the famous aston villa and were going to wembley wembley wembley,
Comment 102, made on February 26, 2010 at 4.34 pm

Andy Scarborough said:

andy5759
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http://www.footballtransfertav...r+Tavern+
Home+Page)


The real reason for Gabby's lightening pace. smilies/grin.gif
Comment 103, made on February 26, 2010 at 4.41 pm

Mc Parland said:

0
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Almost as excited about this one has i was for the 56.57 cup final against thr busby babes and we triumped that day so am hoping for the same this coming sunday. Realy do hope the lads give their all for the cause especialy big John Carew because when he decides to play at full tilt he is unplayable and will cause big problems for anyone.Very close now lads to glory be up for the fight come sunday and run their defence and yourselves ragged for the entire game and beyond if required.COME ON YOU LIONS
Comment 104, made on February 26, 2010 at 4.45 pm

Andy Scarborough said:

andy5759
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Spuds have just announced that many of their squad have caught a stomach virus. They may need to give some youngsters their first team debuts. Nobody likes to see that. smilies/grin.gif
Comment 105, made on February 26, 2010 at 4.50 pm

Steve Oldaker said:

Steveo
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what time is everyone in this sports cafe tomorrow is it lunchtime onwards?
Comment 106, made on February 26, 2010 at 4.59 pm

kieron said:

ronvilla
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I'm going to be down in London around 1, so I better get myself to this sports bar!!
Comment 107, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.08 pm

kieron said:

ronvilla
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Ok, so Saturday at the sports cafe is sorted. But where are you all planning on drinking around the ground before kick-off?
So excited, feel like a little kid again!
Comment 108, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.17 pm

Falmouth Villan said:

0
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No ticket for me so i will be screaming at the tv come sunday...all you going had better bloody well sing your heads off if we dont outsing the mancs i will be pissed!
really looking forward to the match cant wait for kick off we will win 3-1 again!
so all you lucky fu**ers at the match enjoy it and do us proud!!!
UTV
Comment 109, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.22 pm

villatx said:

0
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SOOOOOO excited for sunday as well as SOOOO nervous....

i have faith in a win

gonna be a great day

UTV
Comment 110, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.22 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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being from the states is hard i know jwillvilla.

im giving a report on villa in 2 weeks and cant wait to add that they are now new champions.

all i can say is f**k. just go for it villa. grab this win with 2 hands and dont let go!

let the new era begin. UTV!
Comment 111, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.32 pm

George Templeton said:

George Templeton
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Chiefy you are brilliant! It's going to be a great weekend! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! UTV!
Comment 112, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.37 pm

Andy Scarborough said:

andy5759
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I need to spend Saturday afternoon with my 90 y.o. Mum. Won't get to Sports Café until about 8pm. Will Damian/anyone be there? Will they be sober. What hotel re you staying in Damian? I may be at work right now but I have started already, tins of Tyskie. I'm thinking of becoming a wrap artist too. smilies/grin.gifsmilies/wink.gifsmilies/cool.gif
Comment 113, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.45 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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ooo ps. for us internet watchers.

espn360.com is playing the game streaming, and trust me, when i get it, its the best streaming i ever get.
Comment 114, made on February 26, 2010 at 5.56 pm

Devon Villan said:

0
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Guys
Enjoy the weekend, stay outta trouble.. COS WE'LL BE THERE AGAIN IN MAY
There aint a better feeling. I was there that day at Highbury when we won the league. How good was that?
May have to go to South Devon Cricket Club (Newton Abbot) to watch the game. Usually full of tossers in Manure shirts. Any1 local wanna back me up?
Finally, and once again, enjoy it guys.
UTV
Comment 115, made on February 26, 2010 at 6.50 pm

OhioVillan said:

0
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Any fans in the US know how to watch the CC Final online???
Comment 116, made on February 26, 2010 at 7.10 pm

pepsi head said:

0
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lads its covent garden tomorrow and the silver club on sunday,yippee yie eya yip yie yooo holte enders in the sky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment 117, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.28 pm

Chris Platt said:

clevelandvillian
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fastback
you don't get Setanta do you? I seem to remember you said not, but if you do its on there
Comment 118, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.42 pm

Stathis said:

Vainn
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Wemberleeeee Wemberleeeee VILLA VILLA YES WE CAAAAANNN
Comment 119, made on February 26, 2010 at 8.44 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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cleveland
sadly no i do not. i get espn2 which shows a game a weekend. but theyre showing manmoney vs cheeky
Comment 120, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.15 pm

John R said:

0
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Sidcowenslovechild, good post early in the day win lose or draw our team is on the up. Wont make wembley but am tempted to join villa fans in dublin. To all villa fans going to wembley enjoy the day and stay safe. Get behind our team and make lots of noise, remember 1994. UTV
Comment 121, made on February 26, 2010 at 9.17 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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I'm getting to the sports bar about noon to save a table and watch the Chelsea game. As for Sunday will be in Siverspoons for about 111 to soak it all up.

I had a call today to ask If I fancied working at Wembley. not a chance in hell!!

See you all tomorrow.
Comment 122, made on February 26, 2010 at 10.41 pm

astonvilla83 said:

0
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good luck to the villa boys!i know we can do it utv!!!!
Comment 123, made on February 26, 2010 at 11.42 pm

Richard said:

Ghosthunter
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Few things excite the heart more than getting ready to watch Aston Villa in a cup final. We all make our plans and constantly check to see we've got everything in order. We're all ready to support & shout for the team, in Wembley, in pubs, in streets and in living rooms. We all so desperately crave the win. To see the trophy adorned with Claret and Blue ribbons, flapping in the wind unable to escape, because it's ours, we own it.

Who will care about top four tomorrow, or petty arguments about formation or who should play and where. Who cares about club debt, owners or managers. This is it. We're living it. The excitement, the nervous anticipation. Come rain, wind or shine the day will be glorious. Everyone will be talking about this game tomorrow, everyone. It's a cup final, it's special and we're in it.

This is what it's all about. The emotions and excitement that we are all so eager to experience but struggle to cope with when it comes. This is why in so many ways, just by reaching the final, we're winners already. There's only one other set of supporters in this country feeling the same emotions and pride that we are. We're on top of the world. It'd be nice to be the one planting the flag.

Enjoy the game but savour the moment - until the FA Cup final anyway ;-)
Comment 124, made on February 27, 2010 at 6.41 am

THE AV VILLAN said:

THE AV VILLAN
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Sooooooo Exited!!!!!!!!!!!

UTV!!!!
Comment 125, made on February 27, 2010 at 7.44 am

Lew Chatterley's Lover said:

0
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I'm still hurting from the last Wembley visit, the non appearnce against Chelsea. Think it'll be much different tomorrow but still very close, they are a great side who have injuries, we are a good side hitting form. if we start with the team that played Palace with Stan in for Delph I'd fancy us. We have a fantastic back 4, a good mobile midfield, and in Carew and Gabby a real handful up front. One nil to The Villa, Carew to score.
Comment 126, made on February 27, 2010 at 8.28 am

Fatkevs said:

0
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Cannot Wait for tomorrow getting the Train Early, i am sure the lads will be way up for it. I hope we will not be too negative but this is the instance where we have to trust in MoN what ever the result we have kept our dream alive in the cups & i/we cannot ask for anymore.

A shame the fans could not be bothered for the cup game the other night but the gate was better than expected

Badger we hardly agree but hope you have a great day
Comment 127, made on February 27, 2010 at 8.29 am

Fatkevs said:

0
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Of The celebrity fans Pike is the best for me he still has his Scarf that he wore in Dads Army Magic
Comment 128, made on February 27, 2010 at 8.41 am

Adrian Kilgallon said:

ak_27
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London baby.

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Comment 129, made on February 27, 2010 at 8.41 am

Panos said:

Panos
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This makes me feel like a kid once again.

Really happy for the club and supporters.

Come on Villa!!!
Comment 130, made on February 27, 2010 at 8.59 am

Tony said:

Holte1970
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Bollocks no ticket still I was at the proper Wembley when Graydon scored the League Cup final winner.

The weather is going to be shit - windy and rainy - always a good leveller. That combined with MU's central defence soft spot is all in our favour.

Finally we need to take every chance and hope they really don't like the rain.

We will win.

UTV
Comment 131, made on February 27, 2010 at 9.19 am

phil foster said:

0
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Good luck tomorrow lads .... AND KEEP THE FAITH .....I LOVE VILLA MORE THAN YOU smilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gifsmilies/smiley.gif
Comment 132, made on February 27, 2010 at 10.24 am

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Ghost Hunter, great post, summed ut akk up nucely

Lew Chatterleys lover, it is deifferent this time, I knew we would not win against Chelsea - I am pretty confident this time round - whatever happens we will properly make a game of it and proper perfrmance at least - we can ask for no more

Fat Kevs, great to hear your exctement - good luck down at Wemberleeee
Comment 133, made on February 27, 2010 at 11.42 am

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