Preston's reward.

They’ll give Villa a game, Preston a tough side on their own patch!

CleggHall wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:36 am

They’ll give Villa a game, Preston a tough side on their own patch!

We certainly made it look that way on Saturday. There are only 3 teams in the Championship who have won less games at home this season than Preston

They won't have an easier home game this season than the one against us.

Good luck to Preston

With a semi-final at Wembley at stake, and the Cup their only chance of honours this season, Villa will most likely play their usual first team, so PNE will need to be at their best.
Can see them getting a bit of a slap, tbh.

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:10 pm

With a semi-final at Wembley at stake, and the Cup their only chance of honours this season, Villa will most likely play their usual first team, so PNE will need to be at their best.
Can see them getting a bit of a slap, tbh.

Maybe, but you've got to be in it, to win it

We forfeited, so won't be.

Heckingbottom has made them into a tough physical team, not unlike us under Dyche.

Villa are still in the PL and one would consider them favourites against Brugge.

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:10 pm

With a semi-final at Wembley at stake, and the Cup their only chance of honours this season, Villa will most likely play their usual first team, so PNE will need to be at their best.
Can see them getting a bit of a slap, tbh.

If they are still in the Champions League it'll be less likely they play their usual first team

Sorry, meant "CL". They're still in the PL too.

clarets1978 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 2:07 pm

If they are still in the Champions League it'll be less likely they play their usual first team

With the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern, etc. all in the CL and only a rather erratic City of the big names left in the Cup, I'd reckon it'd be the other way round and they'd have a good chance of lifting it.

They certainly won't be winning the Champions League.

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 3:38 pm

With the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern, etc. all in the CL and only a rather erratic City of the big names left in the Cup, I'd reckon it'd be the other way round and they'd have a good chance of lifting it.

They certainly won't be winning the Champions League.

I think if they're still there, it'll take priority. The money aspect is too great. FA Cup money is peanuts compared with the Champions League

clarets1978 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 2:07 pm

If they are still in the Champions League it'll be less likely they play their usual first team

They played a very strong team against Cardiff

beddie wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 1:31 pm

Heckingbottom has made them into a tough physical team, not unlike us under Dyche.

Except for league positions of course…..

beddie wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 1:31 pm

Heckingbottom has made them into a tough physical team, not unlike us under Dyche.

I wouldn't even think there is a comparison between the way Heckingbottom and Dyche teams play

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:47 am

We certainly made it look that way on Saturday. There are only 3 teams in the Championship who have won less games at home this season than Preston

However, their recent home record is excellent.

Can you imagine the absolute meltdown on here if Preston beat Villa and make the semis?

Yes Saturday was an absolute shambles, like so many of you, I was also there and it left a very bitter taste. I can just imagine the tears though if Preston get Newcastle at Wembley in the semi.

Especially as Newcastle got knocked out.