Ajaxtalk

Raymon schreef:I'm fluent in 'Yes','No', and 'Hi'..

Well I've got no problem! I've got a thick Black Country accent anyway.....that's thick as in strong.....not thick as in I**sh!!!

Just got my ticket in the post this morning for the Villa game.

There's a big warning attached to it saying about this being a home area of the ground only and away supporters will be refused admission so I think my lucky Ajax shirt will definately be worn underneath something else (though I'll definately wear it).

I've not been to a Premier League game or bought tickets by post in years so I don't know but I assume this sort of blurb is pretty standard these days - I'm certainly not going to get refused admission though just for trying to make a point by wearing my shirt - there are subtler ways of showing my support

if they notice anything 'ajax' on you they will refuse you entrance. Happened to me in Sunderland but because it was a friendly they moved to the away stand. I probably won't wear the shirt, don't want to risk anything.

im not sure where.. if anywhere ill be... but i would think most fans.. with it not being a friendly wont take too kindly to an ajax shirt and cheers for our first second and third goals... maybe this guy to the left is accurate?!

afcajax73 schreef:im not sure where.. if anywhere ill be... but i would think most fans.. with it not being a friendly wont take too kindly to an ajax shirt and cheers for our first second and third goals... maybe this guy to the left is accurate?!

If you think that you'll be the only Ajax supporter in Block C...think again! You will be pleasantly surprised when you get there.....and I bet that you don't sit still for the Ajax goals.....!!!

Be Proud.....Midlanders aren't that bad.....they might sound bad, but they won't harm you...honest!!!

lol maybe so... im a midlander u know!! stoke lol

So are we still planning on that Biertje? Anyone got any ideas for a venue??

I'm definitely up for it but I won't be at Villa before 6 due to work commitments. I'll leave you my mobile by PM and will find you guys where ever you are. Looking forward to it big time! My first European Ajax game since AC Milan!

Thanks for the PM Raymon, I've just replied so let me know if it doesn't arrive. Ian and others, will be joining us for a biertje?

SE6Ajacied schreef:Thanks for the PM Raymon, I've just replied so let me know if it doesn't arrive. Ian and others, will be joining us for a biertje?

Got it!

Sure....I'll try and get there on time...Where about's are you thinking of?

SaddlerIan schreef:

Sure....I'll try and get there on time...Where about's are you thinking of?

No idea - I'll be there first I expect so will try to find a decent pub. Raymon and I have swapped mobile numbers by pm so I can send mine to you too.

Seeing as you're the "local" can you suggest anywhere btw, if not I'll just look at some fan sites for a decent "away" pub near the ground.

I'll send you a pm anyway - let me know if you don't get it.

afcajax73 schreef:im not sure where.. if anywhere ill be... but i would think most fans.. with it not being a friendly wont take too kindly to an ajax shirt and cheers for our first second and third goals... maybe this guy to the left is accurate?!

I'm a Villa fan.

It depends where you sit, really. If you sat where my season ticket is, you wouldn't have a problem (so long as you were relatively respectful).

The problem, as someone else said, will be that if you wear any Ajax colours, they won't let you in. If they see you in them during the match, they'll throw you out.

If you celebrate goals, they'll possibly throw you out, too (if someone makes a complaint).

We're a pretty friendly lot, really, but it is best to take no chances with rules and regulations.

SE6Ajacied schreef:

SaddlerIan schreef:

Sure....I'll try and get there on time...Where about's are you thinking of?

No idea - I'll be there first I expect so will try to find a decent pub. Raymon and I have swapped mobile numbers by pm so I can send mine to you too.

Seeing as you're the "local" can you suggest anywhere btw, if not I'll just look at some fan sites for a decent "away" pub near the ground.

I'll send you a pm anyway - let me know if you don't get it.

The Cap and Gown is the away pub near the ground, but I would suggest drinking in the city centre.

Lots of decent pubs there. Aston is a pretty run down area.

Welcome villain!

Thank you for your comments, much appreciated.

Right. Congratulations everyone. We just qualified for the knock-out stage of the UEFA Cup.

Slavia Prague - HSV: 0-2
Aston Villa - Zilina: 1-2

I think we can actually win the group now. Which would be kind of cool, as we will then be paired with a #3 from another UEFA Cup group.

K.

Yes, Ko, a good win in the last match could get us above Villa & Hamburg....a draw in that game would probably suit us, but as long as we win...we'll avoid the Champions League "drop-outs"

BELIEVE !!!!!!

The weird thing about the current UEFA Cup structure is that it's actually a better idea to finish 3rd than 2nd in your group.

Numbers 3 play a UEFA Cup group winner, whereas numbers 2 get a Champions League drop-out.

That was our dilemma a few years ago. We could have let Zulte Waregem beat us, but we didn't: we went for the win, won by the score of 0-3... and got Werder Bremen, who came straight from the Champions League. They'd finished third in the strongest group of the whole lot, only just behind FC Barcelona and Chelsea... The numbers 2 from our UEFA Cup group had a much easier draw in the first knock-out round, is what I remember.

Anyway - winning the group would be great. Let's go for a large win. Nothing to lose anyway.

k.

What are the tie breakers? Is goal differential first? Or head to head?

From UEFA Cup Rules :

If two or more teams are equal on points on completion of all the group
matches, the following criteria will be applied to determine the rankings:

a) superior goal difference from all group matches played;
b) higher number of goals scored;
c) higher number of goals scored away;
d) higher number of wins;
e) higher number of away wins;
f) higher number of coefficient points accumulated by the club in question,
as well as its association, over the previous five seasons

[quote="Blind3"]From UEFA Cup Rules :

If two or more teams are equal on points on completion of all the group
matches, the following criteria will be applied to determine the rankings:

a) superior goal difference from all group matches played;
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So if we can break out a bit against Slavia and score a few goals--like a 4-1 or 3-0, we'll probably win the group

jackson schreef:So if we can break out a bit against Slavia and score a few goals--like a 4-1 or 3-0, we'll probably win the group

Correct. That's seriously worth going for, especially since we have nothing to lose anyway. We can attack freely.

K.

Lets open the flood gates...the more the better

Venezuelan Ajacied schreef:Lets open the flood gates...the more the better

Goal #2 - Don't get anyone hurt!!!

Slavia are ripe for the picking if Ajax take the right approach to the match (i.e. play a strong offensive side) and then score early to make Slavia want to hit the showers and get out of town.