Aston Villa - Sun 24th May, 16:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Funnily enough rewatching the farewells of Yaya, Zaba on YouTube. Such a shame never got a proper one for aguero or David. Jealous of everyone there to see it on Sunday I hope it’s posted in full online

Zabba’s hit me the hardest of possibly any player I’ve ever seen leave the club, I think because even though he was from the other side of the world he looked and acted like like a local lad, one of us. He ‘got’ us more than anyone who’s ever come through the doors in modern times. I was a mess that day.

 

[manc2222]

Gundo is going to be there. I hope Kevin is.

Napoli have a game at 5 so sadly no Ginger Prince. And I don't think an appearance from Vinnie would be well received in Munich, or by Maresca.

 

[richards30]

Fuck knows what team this will be! If I was was Pep, I wouldn’t play Stones in case he gets injured before the World Cup?

Donnarumma
Nunes
Dias
Gvardiol
Ait Nouri
Nico Gonzalez
Bernardo Silva
Foden
Semenyo
Doku
Haaland

 

[xmusampa]

watching the silva and stones artwork reveal video and Peps video. it feels like a funeral tomorrow of an elderly relative. someone going away forever after a long and fulfilled life.

what the hell are we going to do next season. its not going to the the same. maybe we can build the same vibes but without Pep that feels like a big ask. it worked with Pep because he had the aura and no one questioned him ever. its like we had elvis or michael jackson in charge and the manager next season will be Bruno Mars

Think the Michael Jackson analogy is slightly tainted!

 

[jaiguruKun]

We'll give Villa a Guard of Honour for winning the Europa League and then they'll give us a Guard of Honour for winning both domestic cups.

It has to be this

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Come on, admit it, who's genuinely gonna shed a tear or two??, maybe Mrs is gonna be bawling her eyes out for certain, lol

I know we’ve tossed away the league but domestic violence is inexcusable

 

[Marvin.]

I usually turn up at the last minute but today I will arrive early and watch the crowd build up in the North Stand.

The only blemish on the day are Sunday's public transport timetables.

 

[dannyboiblue]

I know we’ve tossed away the league but domestic violence is inexcusable

Fuck sake hahahhaha

 

[Sibierskii]

What a draining, shattering week - all comes to an end today. I’ll be glad when its all over.

 

[asahartford1]

We have regretably decided it is too hot, so will not be able to attend today.

 

[mcfc4life1995]

Well said mate, I feel exactly the same way!

Thank you mate! I’m not mentally prepared for today whatsoever, I’m sure it’s going to be one of the toughest days in the life of every blue!

 

[der bomber28]

Wonder if the players and staff of both clubs will give Pep a guard of honour?

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Bernardo captain in the first half and stones in the second half

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

What a draining, shattering week - all comes to an end today. I’ll be glad when its all over.

Enjoy today. Be it at the stadium, the pub, home or wherever else blues will watch the game, today is a celebration, not a day for sadness. I usually watch us in the pub, but today I’ve decided to stay at home, light up the bbq later and enjoy the celebration of Pep, Stones and Bernardo as they wave goodbye to the club.

And then it’s time to look to the future, look forward to that future and be excited for it. A new start, new faces to come and, hopefully, the further progression of the club.

Today is a good day.

 

[Claytop]

Such a shame it is not a title deciding game. The atmosphere ramped up
And Villa having had a few over the eight and hung over and there for the taking…..oh well maybe next season.

I thought this but then it wouldn’t have felt as much like a party had we not gone on to win the title.

 

[Tbilisi]

Think the Michael Jackson analogy is slightly tainted!

Slightly? ;)

 

[bg1968]

Brilliant day in store , Sunday roast and a few scoops , get to the ground for two o'clock , a few more scoops , look around the new stand , bask in the sunshine , in the East Stand for kick off , and give Pep and the lads a send off fitting for our shirt , CITY BEST TEAM IN THE LAND AND ALL THE WORLD
:)

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Thank you mate! I’m not mentally prepared for today whatsoever, I’m sure it’s going to be one of the toughest days in the life of every blue!

Getting relegated to the old division 3 was far tougher than today can ever be. Today we have 2 cups to parade two fantastic payers leaving and the best manager ever. Gonna be sad but memorable, but tough? Emotionally tough and i will most probably be.

We don't know how lucky we are to have seen such highs blues, enjoy the occasion and soak up the sun.

 

[Agent of the free]

Feels like a good time to say goodbye.
I can’t see Pep ever being matched but we will move forward.
Can’t believe he’s not going to be around. I’m only glad that he went out on a high with our double. I would have been gutted if he had done a Wenger and had to be shown the door.
What a class act Pep is.

 

[mcfc4life1995]

Getting relegated to the old division 3 was far tougher than today can ever be. Today we have 2 cups to parade two fantastic payers leaving and the best manager ever. Gonna be sad but memorable, but tough? Emotionally tough and i will most probably be.

We don't know how lucky we are to have seen such highs blues, enjoy the occasion and soak up the sun.

100% blue! It’s just going to be a very emotional one CMON CITY!!!!