5th round draw - ASTON VILLA away

[The Lone Gunman]

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Nice trip and not too far - but we were long overdue something like this at home in the cup. Could have been special.
Man City 2018 was the last time we were at home as far as I can remember other than covid season.

Leeds, January 2023.

[G rangetown Blue]

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They have a league game, and a Champions league game either side of that weekend….hopefully they’ll play their 2nds.

[MOZZER2]

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Was praying for this draw. Can’t wait to walk out at Villa Park with Cardiff and play in front of the Holte End again! #CityAsOne �� #UTV ��

— Anwar El Ghazi (@elghazi1995) February 10, 2025

[19bluebirds27]

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On the flip side, six of the last eight League Cup ties have been home draws.

Isn’t this because we get seeded?
But anyway we show that no respect and get beat.
My argument is that all teams play a weakened team as it’s at the start of the season.
Why not bring the first round forward into the pre season before the league starts as often a stronger side is fielded in the final pre season games.

[Porth Pouncer]

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While I would have preferred a lower lteam at home there is always a chance as they’ll be fielding a mix of kids and reserves. Plymouth was a good example yesterday of where it all goes wrong when a manager pushes the boundaries!

[19bluebirds27]

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Leeds, January 2023.

Of course - just couldn’t think.

[Dave Blue]

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They have a league game, and a Champions league game either side of that weekend….hopefully they’ll play their 2nds.

I looked at fixtures and don’t think they play CL until 10th so they have a clear week.

[The Lone Gunman]

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I looked at fixtures and don’t think they play CL until 10th so they have a clear week.

No, they play on Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 5th. The following week are the second legs.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Quite like that, but at home would have been better.

[G rangetown Blue]

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No, they play on Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 5th. The following week are the second legs.

So it will almost certainly be a Saturday….possibly the Friday night?

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Re: 5th round draw - ASTON VILLA away

Was praying for this draw. Can’t wait to walk out at Villa Park with Cardiff and play in front of the Holte End again! #CityAsOne �� #UTV ��

— Anwar El Ghazi (@elghazi1995) February 10, 2025

That's about as much effort as he usually makes.

[The Lone Gunman]

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So it will almost certainly be a Saturday….possibly the Friday night?

Guess it depends on when their Champions League game is scheduled. They’ve played on Sundays ahead of previous Champions League games on Wednesdays this season.

[MOZZER2]

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spurs had a 6,000 plus allocation last round

do you think we will sell 6,000 plus ?

[bobh]

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So it will almost certainly be a Saturday….possibly the Friday night?

If it's Sat at 3pm - it won't be on TV. Maybe it will be moved good for TV. Fans don't matter these days

[G rangetown Blue]

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Guess it depends on when their Champions League game is scheduled. They’ve played on Sundays ahead of previous Champions League games on Wednesdays this season.

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