Crystal Palace to face the power of Delf
Well I hope that this is the case and Nathan starts tomorrow. I have seen enough of him this season in cameos and starts to know he is the real deal and whilst I understand why he was left out for the first game, for tomorrow there is no excuse.
Clearly with the Carling Cup final on the horizon we would expect a few changes to the team. For certain Petrov with a virus is out, Gabby after taking a knock against Burnley I expect not to be risked. Also Luke Young will certainly return to probably replace Dunne and of course Delph for Petrov. The big question will be is whether one or all of Downing, Milner and Ash Young will be rested, that is not clear at the moment and MON has been evasive on what he may do.
What we expect from Palace will be a fully committed side we saw at Selhurst, but they are now struggling with fitness, down to the last 19 professionals and maybe the lift that Warnock gave them after administration is wearing out. The rumours still surround Warnock and QPR and many people think this could be his last game in charge at Palace if they lose, obviously lets hope that is the case from a Villa point of view.
So we hope for a comfortable win tomorrow, no injuries or sending offs of course and future development of Delf and Delph. Win tomorrow and February then starts to look a very good month indeed with the Carling Cup of course to cap it off.
KICK OFF for Palace game – 8PM
Please be aware that the KO time for the replay on Wednesday is now 20:00 for streaming on FA.COM
Villa vs Crystal Palace game live on FA.com
The FA have announced that the replay game next week is live on the FA stream next week
However at only £10 for adults and £5 for kids at VP I would still say the best place to go is at Villa Park and I would say for Season Ticket holders who would want to go to any probable FA Cup final it would be a must go match.
Great ticket prices for Crystal Palace replay
Well done to Villa and especially Crystal Palace for agreeing to fabolous low prices for the replay on Wednesday 24th February
Tickets are £10-15 for adults and £5 for Children.
At these prices and with the news Palace are taking up in their 6,500 allocation this deserves a near full house for the game.
Full credit to Crystal Palace the team and their fans
Not often will I watch a game and actually like what I see about the opposition. From my previous post despite Warnock’s bleating today I am a big fan of his, he tells it like it is and always sticks up for his players and club.
Clearly with the whole administration providing Warnock with the perfect motivational tool, the Palace team attacked with vigour, defended with determination and apart from the Alan Lee elbow. The entire Palace team played in the right spirit of the game.
There was also no little skill involved and for me Neil Danns was a revelation. When he was at Blues he showed nothing like the little flicks and skill we saw today and it was good to see a lower division play in the right team and try and take us on at our own level.
Palace deserved the replay and the extra money you will get but hopefully the result in 10 days time will see the Villains through to the quarter final.
Palace will always have a sweet spot in many Villa fan’s hearts for this one comment from the ex owner, Simon Jordan
I think they are disingenuous. The ethics with which they do business, I don’t appreciate. I have had enough dealings with them to be able to have that view. Am I surprised? They sell dildos for a living. That gives you a judgement on what they may or may not be.
I see other club’s chairmen as the enemy. I want to go in there and beat them up. Some of them like Sullivan I would like to do that to.
Finally a word for the fans, even though our fans were great, yours were a credit, with 100% support for the team and I like that fan area at the corner of the Holmesdale End. In these times sometimes it is easier not to be bothered with the team, you showed today how the right way is to support your team.
Storming the Palace into the Quarter Finals
I love the FA Cup and that is despite our recent history in it and tomorrow represents a great chance to progress in the competition and with a decent draw so far the gods are with us it seem.
However Palace is far from an easy task, in fact since the move into administration it seems to have galvanised the whole club to move forward and get some very good results. they are going to be dangerous in front of vociferous fans and at a ground we have very poor form in.
Of course despite the desire to progress further we also have to balance it up with the demands of the season and some injury doubts. Looking forward at tomorrow therefore it is difficult to see what the team could be. We will see Delph, Collins, Youngs, Delf all start but after that who knows. For certain Albrighton after the first 6 minutes against Brighton deserves to start, if fit. I would like also to see Clark start but would imagine Davies alongside Collins, so the team allowing for this should be
Guzan
Beye Collins Davies Young
Albrighton Sidwell Delph Young
Carew Delf
That really should be good enough to win the game and get to the quarter finals because at least in cup competitions we score goals !!
Fingers Crossed
Palace vs Wolves FT 3-1 – Selhurst Park – 5th round
So on the 14th February we will face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park for the 5th round of the FA Cup.
Palace were very impressive today, Butterfield a converted hat trick scorer from right back tore Wolves apart and we face a tricky but very winnable game to progress to the quarter finals.
Game will be live on ITV 15:45, nice Valentine’s present for us Villa supporters.
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