Ginola14 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 depends also on the teams you're up against Spurs began the season as favourites for the Europa no way they were favourites for the LC, due to the quality of opposition our road to victory was far more difficult and impressive makes it a lot sweeter for me even if the Europa is considered more prestigious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 20 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: The UEFA Cup still sits levels above the League Cup for me. Of the six trophies it’s possible to win, the League Cup is at the bottom of the pile For me that was definitely the case in the past, but the League cup has gone up a lot over the last decade (and especially this year with who we faced), while the Europa has declined, particularly this year with the changes. (Add to that, in terms of the occasion, there’s having 30k plus of our fans at Wembley v half that in Europe.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslact Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Is it typical for Monchi to come down to the touchline? It was mentioned by the commentators at the final whistle (so he got down there sharpish). Just wondering if there is tension there and he was pulling a Greek on Emery or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 5 hours ago, Superior Acuña said: For me that was definitely the case in the past, but the League cup has gone up a lot over the last decade (and especially this year with who we faced), while the Europa has declined, particularly this year with the changes. (Add to that, in terms of the occasion, there’s having 30k plus of our fans at Wembley v half that in Europe.) I think the League Cup is harder to win given the competition - but the prestige of the UEFA Cup remains far greater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, Teslact said: Is it typical for Monchi to come down to the touchline? It was mentioned by the commentators at the final whistle (so he got down there sharpish). Just wondering if there is tension there and he was pulling a Greek on Emery or not. More likely having a go at the officials no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslact Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 5 minutes ago, gdm said: More likely having a go at the officials no? I don't think Monchi was anywhere near them (except maybe the fourth). Emery then went by himself and confronted the ref as they were entering the tunnel. Just seems off that the DoF would be down there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 9 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Nah. It was Hojlund, make him shoot. Martinez didnt even try and go for the ball. He could’ve just evaded him and Hojlund wouldn’t have been able to score. symptomatic of a side bottling it though both the back pass and the crazy decision. Do you like your new word? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, Dr Venkman said: Do you like your new word? Tbf Man U’s side is more talented than the table suggests and they had a point to prove. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 15 hours ago, leffe186 said: Was gonna say - guaranteed Villa trophy now, no? I see what you're doing Leffe, and I like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: I think the League Cup is harder to win given the competition - but the prestige of the UEFA Cup remains far greater Whilst the Fairs Cup, which was essentially the same completion has been written out of history… 🤷🏻♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 24 minutes ago, Novocastrian said: Whilst the Fairs Cup, which was essentially the same completion has been written out of history… 🤷🏻♂️ Not recognised by UEFA is the problem - though it is recognised by FIFA. Barcelona are happy to include it in their major honours list - that’ll dee me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Athletic podcast featuring some villa fune is available for your listening pleasure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Thank you, kind sir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Just now, Rich said: Thank you, kind sir. Referee had absolutely no right to referring a game of that magnitude according to some random villa lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Ah man. This villa fan comes across as a bit thick. "Id be happy if we kept the current squad" ah yes those borrowed players costing you 500k per week which aren't included in your actually wage to turnover calculations. Im sure you would aye. We would also like PSR to go away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, Novocastrian said: Whilst the Fairs Cup, which was essentially the same completion has been written out of history… 🤷🏻♂️ Don’t make me dig up the post where I realize how you qualified for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 minutes ago, leffe186 said: Don’t make me dig up the post where I realize how you qualified for it. Everton are mint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 minutes ago, leffe186 said: Don’t make me dig up the post where I realize how you qualified for it. Qualification schmalification. All that matters is the end result! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 11 minutes ago, leffe186 said: Don’t make me dig up the post where I realise how you qualified for it. Don’t share a city with another fucking club then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 26 minutes ago, leffe186 said: Don’t make me dig up the post where I realize how you qualified for it. We support clubs who have qualified for the Champions League despite not being champions for over a century and a half between us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 How did we qualify for it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 9 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: We support clubs who have qualified for the Champions League despite not being champions for over a century and a half between us TBF we got cheated out of winning the European Cup in 1962. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 2 minutes ago, Displayname said: How did we qualify for it? By finishing 10th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 minutes ago, Displayname said: How did we qualify for it? By being the best team in Newcastle! [Only one team per city was allowed so a few teams above us in the league - seems to be Everton, Arenal and Spurs - weren't allowed to take part]. De fault. The two sweetest words in the English language! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Villa have to reduce their wage bill by 20% over their next two seasons. Their gamble really didn’t pay off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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