[Albion] Our last day game v Villa…remembering Spurs v Southampton 1977/1978

[Peppermint Tea]

The end of the 1977/78 season included the hugely controversial and seemingly contrived 0-0 draw between Spurs and Stains that saw both win promotion from the old Div 2 at the expense of us, purely on goal difference. It still rankles with many.

Some idle speculation could see our last game of the season at Villa with both clubs in a similar position - in other words both needing a point to guarantee European football next season, but this time at the expense of Spurs. I, for one, would be utterly delighted if that happened. I didn’t start supporting the Albion until 1979, so the game in question from a couple of seasons earlier is not as anger-making for me as it is for others but, since we became a prem team, I have gradually grown to loathe Spurs and, obviously, our most recent league game - full of every type of injustice - still makes my blood boil.

After last night, we probably all agree with Roberto that there are such things as football gods. If so, let’s hope Villa and us squeeze Spurs out in an act of karma 45 years in the making.

 

[PeterT]

Villa are already working on turning off the VAR screens and goal line technology, it worked pretty well for them doing that before!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

That would be HILARIOUS.

 

[CHAPPERS]

In this case we will most likely be fighting it out for a place in the Europa League and the Europa Conference. Would you want to settle for the Conference League?

 

[GT49er]

The end of the 1977/78 season included the hugely controversial and seemingly contrived 0-0 draw between Spurs and Stains that saw both win promotion from the old Div 2 at the expense of us, purely on goal difference. It still rankles with many.

Some idle speculation could see our last game of the season at Villa with both clubs in a similar position - in other words both needing a point to guarantee European football next season, but this time at the expense of Spurs. I, for one, would be utterly delighted if that happened. I didn’t start supporting the Albion until 1979, so the game in question from a couple of seasons earlier is not as anger-making for me as it is for others but, since we became a prem team, I have gradually grown to loathe Spurs and, obviously, our most recent league game - full of every type of injustice - still makes my blood boil.

After last night, we probably all agree with Roberto that there are such things as football gods. If so, let’s hope Villa and us squeeze Spurs out in an act of karma 45 years in the making.

The sme thought had occurred to me!

In this case we will most likely be fighting it out for a place in the Europa League and the Europa Conference. Would you want to settle for the Conference League?

The stars would have to be properly aligned - us in 6th. and mathematically unable to get 5th. and Villa unable to overtake us.

 

[Peppermint Tea]

In this case we will most likely be fighting it out for a place in the Europa League and the Europa Conference. Would you want to settle for the Conference League?

To be honest, yes. I know the Happy Shopper Thursday Night Special Cup is spectacularly low grade but, candidly, it would be utterly incredible to be in Europe. I’m so old that all the crap we had to suffer from the mid 90s until we got The Amex is still fresh and raw and to imagine then that the Albion could be in Europe was, literally, unthinkable.

 

[GT49er]

To be honest, yes. I know the Happy Shopper Thursday Night Special Cup is spectacularly low grade but, candidly, it would be utterly incredible to be in Europe. I’m so old that all the crap we had to suffer from the mid 90s until we got The Amex is still fresh and raw and to imagine then that the Albion could be in Europe was, literally, unthinkable.

Until recently I'd have agreed, but to be honest I'd be slightly disappoined if we don't make the Europa League now (OK, I'm a Brighton fan, so disappointment is in my psyche!)
Would be most enjoyable to watch the stream of top quality global super-star managers reject the offer to manage Spurs because they're not in Europe though - genuine karma! Pay back for '78 and the more recent PGMOL 2 Brighton 1 farce. Please let it happren!

 

[Mo Gosfield]

The sme thought had occurred to me!


The stars would have to be properly aligned - us in 6th. and mathematically unable to get 5th. and Villa unable to overtake us.

Ideal scenario.
The mighty Spurs are winning comfortably at Leeds. We are beating Villa with 95 min gone on the clock. Villa need a point for Europe. Cue, a hopelessly underhit back pass from the Great Lewis Dunk, straight to the feet of Watkins the Wizard. Goal. Mayhem. No time to kick off.
Dejection and deflation at Elland Road as the mighty Spurs fail to make even the Europa Conference League and the rustle of bag packing is heard at Chez Kane.

 

[Mr Bridger]

Ideal scenario.
The mighty Spurs are winning comfortably at Leeds. We are beating Villa with 95 min gone on the clock. Villa need a point for Europe. Cue, a hopelessly underhit back pass from the Great Lewis Dunk, straight to the feet of Watkins the Wizard. Goal. Mayhem. No time to kick off.
Dejection and deflation at Elland Road as the mighty Spurs fail to make even the Europa Conference League and the rustle of bag packing is heard at Chez Kane.

You forgot the Leeds relegated bit.

 

[PeterT]

The ideal scenario is that we make the Europa League at Villa’s expense with a Villa goal not awarded because the referee’s watch didn’t bleep when it had clearly crossed the line. I’m neutral on whether this could send Villa to the Conference League or out of Europe altogether, I’d be ok with whichever option they would want the least!!

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Can we just, win all our games?

 

[Questions]

When I was younger The UEFA cup and the Cup Winners cup probably were equal.
I’d love 6th but if it’s 7ththat’s ok. Or maybe 4th still.

 

[Simster]

Honestly, I'd rather we won, stealing 4th place off Man Utd in the process and either Aston Villa or Spurs ended up in that shite Europa Conference thing and the other one finished 8th.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I'd rather brentford pip both spurs and villa to 7th. Now that would be hilarious!

 

[tigertim68]

Honestly, I'd rather we won, stealing 4th place off Man Utd in the process and either Aston Villa or Spurs ended up in that shite Europa Conference thing and the other one finished 8th.

We might be better of in the Europa conference, there are some really good teams in the Europa league ,
we would have more chance of winning the Conference

 

[medwayseagull reborn]

You do realise we are a really goòd team as well don't you ?

 

[Triggaaar]

The stars would have to be properly aligned - us in 6th. and mathematically unable to get 5th. and Villa unable to overtake us.

But that's not like the Southampton Spurs game, where they both needed 1 point to get promoted at our expense - if we're fixed in 6th, we won't care whether we win or lose, so we won't need to play for a point.

If we were both 3 points ahead of Spurs, with a draw guaranteeing us 6th/7th, then it would make sense for both teams to take the point and Europe.

 

[Mellotron]

Honestly, I'd rather we won, stealing 4th place off Man Utd in the process and either Aston Villa or Spurs ended up in that shite Europa Conference thing and the other one finished 8th.

If we nicked ahead of Man Utd on the final day pipping them for 4th I think I’d die from overhappiness.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Can't really see RDZ settling for anything other than an all out barney!! No surrender..............

 

[Nicks]

I would happily take a season on Europe in any competition.