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Birmingham City Vs. Aston Villa: Carling Cup Quarter Finals Open Thread, Lineups

Aston Villa travel just a few kilometers today to face Birmingham City at St. Andrews in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Both teams have given supporters a few heart attacks on the way to the quarter finals. Small Heath has faced decidedly inferior competition, starting off with League One side Rochdale, who scored twice, before facing another League One side, Milton Keynes, and then requiring a penalty shootout against yet another League One side, Brentford.

The Villa, for their part, have been slightly less embarrassing in defending their runner-up-ship (is that a thing?) in the Carling Cup. Although they allowed Blackburn Rovers to score first, Villa once again swept aside their ever-present Cup foes. Aston Villa then faced their look-alikes in Championship side Burnley and had a bit more trouble, allowing the Clarets to come back in the 89th minute. Although Burnley may have forced added extra time, the Villa certainly didn't require a penalty shootout.

The claret and blue side of Birmingham may have had a superior showing in the League Cup so far, but unless they win tonight, those results will be worth less than nothing.

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Aston Villa Starting XI: Friedel; Warnock, Dunne, Collins,  L. Young; Downing, Clark, Bannan, Hogg, A. Young; Agbonlahor.

AVFC Bench: Guzan, Pires, Ireland, Carew, Delfouneso, Cuellar, Lichaj.

Small Heath Alliance Starting XI: Foster; Ridgewell, Johnson, Dann, Carr; Fahey, Bowyer, Ferguson, Larsson; Zigic, Jerome.

SHA Bench: Taylor, Gardner, Derbyshire, Michel, Beausejour, Jiranek, Murphy.

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Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 7:34 PM GMT reply actions  

VILLA

Every day with Villa is a great day. Even the bad ones.

by Andrew Cieslak on Dec 1, 2010 7:39 PM GMT reply actions  

For the hell of it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz_vlEbdv7c

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 7:40 PM GMT reply actions  

My old man said ‘be a city fan’,
And I said’ b***ocks you’re a c**t (you’re a c**t),
We hate the blues and we’re gonna show it,
We hate the blues and we f**king know it,
With Spinksy and Burchy Alan Mcanally,
They’re the boys who gonna do us fine,
You support the blues ur a blue nose b***ard and you ain’t no friend of mine,
ALL TOGETHER NOW…
I’D rather shag a bucket with a big hole init.
Than be a city fan 4 just 1 minute
With Spinksy and Burchy Alan Mcanally,
They’re the boys who gonna do us fine…

by Hubbs on Dec 1, 2010 7:46 PM GMT reply actions  

I'm hearing this chanted. Yay.

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 7:51 PM GMT up reply actions  

Yes, very good Agent Ridgewell, get the linseman angry at you.

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 7:54 PM GMT reply actions  

ITS BAZZA'S B-DAY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 7:58 PM GMT reply actions  

F-bombs

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 7:59 PM GMT reply actions  

Long way to go yet

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 8:02 PM GMT reply actions  

Ok please defend a little better...

but LOL Zigic

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 8:12 PM GMT reply actions  

FUCK YES, GABBY, FUCK YES

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 8:18 PM GMT reply actions  

GABBY SHOWS THE F***ERS HOW ITS DONE!

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 8:20 PM GMT reply actions  

Lol Jerome

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 8:21 PM GMT reply actions  

Lewis Hamilton gets a signature shoe? Alrighty then.

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 8:46 PM GMT reply actions  

Get into these Blue Nosed #@$@$@#

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 8:52 PM GMT reply actions  

60

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 9:07 PM GMT up reply actions  

Here's a funny thought

Ireland comes on and wins the game for Villa

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 9:17 PM GMT reply actions  

MY STREAM DIED DEAR GOD NO

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 9:19 PM GMT reply actions  

Gracias

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 9:23 PM GMT up reply actions  

I can't believe Young didn't score there

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 9:28 PM GMT reply actions  

Yellow for Ashley

out for the Liverpool game, dammit

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 9:29 PM GMT reply actions  

Oh dear God no!

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 9:31 PM GMT reply actions  

I want to punch babies.

Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.

by MattF15 on Dec 1, 2010 9:32 PM GMT reply actions  

I picked a great time to fucking wake up.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."

by jonthefon on Dec 1, 2010 9:35 PM GMT reply actions  

Oh, my

I’d offer you lot a stiff drink after this one, but after yesterday, I’m fresh out….Sorry guys….

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by CPC on Dec 1, 2010 9:44 PM GMT reply actions  

Dunno if anyone is still watching the video feed

Birmingham supporters invaded the pitch at full-time and all went to the Villa corner…I saw some seats getting thrown from the Villa supporters…

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by CPC on Dec 1, 2010 9:46 PM GMT up reply actions  

mine is at a commercial

and I definitely saw the Brum fans running toward the away end, didn’t see seats getting thrown

I am just a bitter Wizards fan who clings to my bobbleheads and that 2005 playoff series victory!

by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2010 9:50 PM GMT up reply actions  

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