Can it get any funnier?

[yeltz85]

...and then the replay

http://www.11v11.com/matches/coventry-c ... 04-219111/

[Laurel Lane Lamper]

...and then the replay

http://www.11v11.com/matches/coventry-c ... 04-219111/

Both away games?

[yeltz85]

Bust be another game in between. Did they used to have replay after replay in the olden days until a game was decided?

[Laurel Lane Lamper]

In the 50's when we played Villa A etc both home and away fixtures were often played at The Grove, one exception being when Big Ron was in the Villa side which we played at Somers.

[lutleyyeltz]

Having witnessed my first game at VP in 1947,( now that was a real winter), I have both endured and enjoyed the vicissitudes of being a Villan.
However, being of a sensitive nature, I find it difficult to bear the jibes of those who seek to mock my aficion for those who wear the Claret and Blue and have forged a proud, illustrious history in Aston B6.
I shall, therefore, take the encouragement of LLL and wear my coat, summon my inner strength and face my tormentors with fortitude and a two fingered salute!

[lutleyyeltz]

[quote= Did they used to have replay after replay in the olden days until a game was decided?[/quote]

They certainly did.

FA Cup 1954/55

3rd round 08.01-A Brighton 2-2 Thompson
10.01-H Brighton 4-2 Lockhart 2, Southren, Thompson
4th round 29.01-A Doncaster 0-0
02.02-H Doncaster 2-2 aet
07.02-N Doncaster 1-1 aet
14.02-N Doncaster 0-0 1
15.02-N Doncaster 1-3 Dixon
Two rounds – 7 games played! 3 of the games v Doncaster played on neutral grounds.
I saw the game at Villa Park and Charlie Williams the erstwhile comedian and game show presenter played centre-half for Doncaster!
Notice how quickly the replays were played. No 10 days between games then!

[Laurel Lane Lamper]

And there was Oxford City v Alvechurch including at Villa Park

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/no ... est-fa-cup

[lutleyyeltz]

Yes, it can get funnier - this is for you Andy and Johnnybud!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haQ4e_Ca ... ata_player

[Johnny Bud]

Top quality Lutley!

I laughed so much I am almost crying!!

[swipey]

Yes, it can get funnier - this is for you Andy and Johnnybud!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haQ4e_Ca ... ata_player

I think that's the best YT vid ever, I laughed my socks off!