Aston Villa fans should be worried. They should be exuding cynicism from every pore. They’re about to face Manchester City, the team with the most goals in the league, the squad that—according to the numbers, at least—should be in first place . . . and they’re playing them for the honor of lifting the League Cup trophy. These fans should be mopping sweat from their furrowed brows from the moment they awake. Instead, they’re . . . excited? What a fantastic set of fans we have, Villans. Never forget it. Now, let’s see how others are UTV!
Aston Villa FC asked the supporters how they’re feeling, but they were a little late on the trigger, because Villa fans have been tweeting for about 24 hours now.
All set, Villans? #AVFC #CarabaoCupFinal
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 1, 2020
Of course, we do have the obligatory “oh dear god I may vomit” tweet:
“This must be how people on death row feel when they wake up on their Big Day.”@katowen_ evidently really excited for Wembley this morning
— Liz (@lizowen92) March 1, 2020
And the “we’re still owed one by the football gods” tweet:
The League Cup owes Villa after the injustice of 2010. Still don’t know how Phil Dowd didn’t send #Vidic off after 5 mins! The odds might be long but “do you want to bet against us?” Good luck @AVFCOfficial for the cup final today ⚽️ #AVFC #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/QfySq4BTss
— Paul Faulkner (@GBChamberBoss) March 1, 2020
We’ve got those who are clearly excited, but at the same time well prepared for the worst
☀️ The suns out
— Villa Underground (@avfc_vilr) March 1, 2020
Stay hydrated #AVFC
Wembley bound pic.twitter.com/EHAliVo6gw
Many are headed to Wembley, from near or far (sounds like far may be best)
On the way to Wembley. Literal Holtender in the Sky #AVFC pic.twitter.com/vBonQeUfJR
— Matt Ansell (@djtbc) March 1, 2020
Wembley day!!! pic.twitter.com/TNSLqKcKKW
— Brian Little (@brianlittle912) March 1, 2020
On my way to Wembley!!! #AVFC #UTV pic.twitter.com/OdXx7g9Qnd
— Liam Bryan (@WestMidFooty) March 1, 2020
Airline tickets, hotel, meals, ubers, 3851 miles all to see silverware lifted this evening! UTV! @mattbooher13 @AVFC_Cincinnati @rhinehausotr @PreeceObserver
— Matthew (@Mlongcincy) March 1, 2020
I left the warm sun for this cold wet weekend, taken the 18/1 odds on a villa win, and wouldn’t miss it for the world, Sunday...the day of the underdog #UTV
— Wayne Garton (@MrWayneGarton) February 28, 2020
Wembley ready for the Villa? Because this Ohio guy is ready for Wembley!
— Matt Booher (@mattbooher13) March 1, 2020
Wembley ready @LukeRoper UTFV pic.twitter.com/KMbtDUaBMn
— VillaK2 (@k2_villa) March 1, 2020
UP THE VILLA!!!!! ✈️ Next stop @BoxparkWembley it’s your round @IanTaylor7 #UTV #AVFC pic.twitter.com/pgzHxVkayE
— Declan Pierce (@DecPierce) March 1, 2020
Precisely 14,658 villa fans at Lichfield TV waiting to board a train that can hold 348 people. #CupFinalDay #firstclassupgrade #AVFC #AwayDays
— TIM WARWOOD (@Tim_Warwood) March 1, 2020
Cup final day! Good luck to @PunjabiVillans who will be turning Wembley into their own #Bhangra dance floor! Full enjoyment! #fullsupport #sikhsinsport #waheguru
— SikhsinSport (@SikhsinSport) March 1, 2020
Those who can’t get to Wembley but are supporting from far away
Oggi c’è una finale a Wembley! E speriamo che questo stadio riesca a mischiare un po’ le carte ⚽️ #AVLMCI
— Piero Barbaro (@barbapress) March 1, 2020
Up the Villa! #CarabaoCup @7500toHolte pic.twitter.com/WikbkZFbWC
Much LOVE BACK to all of you we’ll sing high and loud all the 90 min . UP THE VILLA pic.twitter.com/E4JdLdqDCU
— Hassan Elkhafagi (@HassanElkhafagi) March 1, 2020
We have the SuperJack will save us all tweets:
Bring it home, Super Jack https://t.co/Nc83wli4sH
— Mat Kendrick (@MatKendrick) March 1, 2020
Robert Pires: “Jack is a great footballer with a good technique. I love watching him play because he reminds me of Dennis Bergkamp. He has great vision, isn’t a selfish player because he always wants to do what’s best for the team, & I think he has a great future.” [mirror] #avfc pic.twitter.com/1gWjSSxD8r
— villareport (@villareport) March 1, 2020
Sort me a new lock screen today @JackGrealish #avfc https://t.co/fxdBqUnD8Q pic.twitter.com/AjhUPqdj38
— Daniel Rolinson (@DanRolinson) March 1, 2020
Quite a few pumping themselves up for the day with song:
Just been for a run cranking out Jonny Cash and Sweet Caroline. Pumped. Too pumped. Dangerously pumped for 5 and a half hours pre-kick off.
— Tom McGowan (@tompmcgowan) March 1, 2020
You are my Villa, my only Villa, you make me happy when skies are grey. You’ll never know dear, how much I love you, so please do beat Man City today
— Mat Kendrick (@MatKendrick) March 1, 2020
Come on you Villa boys #AVFC #UTV pic.twitter.com/8G0j82Nk7H
Same journey to all @AVFCOfficial fans today!! Sing loud and be proud!! Whatever the result!! UTV SOTC #AVFC
— Dan Houghton (@Dan_holteender) March 1, 2020
Even if there’s a touch of cynicism involved:
“Honey, Music helps daddy get through villa getting hammered 6-0”#avfc #utv #villa #Wembley #CarabaoCup #CarabaoCupFinal #mcfc #ManCity pic.twitter.com/Xs8ke0vehc
— SimpsonsEFL (@EflSimpsons) March 1, 2020
Jack reminding us how special this day is, no matter what the result
Ahead of today's big Cup final commentary at Wembley a few more pics from previous appearances in 2010 & 2015. Enjoy it Villans! pic.twitter.com/ehK8oOvVyz
— Jack Woodward (@JWbroadcaster) March 1, 2020
Stan giving us a very detailed prediction…
Good luck today boys ⚽️ bring the home. Predictions? Im going 1-1 penalties and @avfcofficial TO WIN... I will see you at Wembley #UTV #avfc #CarabaoCup2020 #WembleyStadium #mancity pic.twitter.com/Q2OJdbrKgj
— Stiliyan Petrov (@StanPetrov19) March 1, 2020
Paul is cautiously optimistic but also had to be fatalistic, alas
What a great day to be a Aston Villa Fc supporter, and while I’ll be glued to the TV. Honestly I’m starting to panic slightly as regards the premier League, Enjoy today lads , Back to work Tomorrow. Relax, Enjoy.Result . #UTV.
— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) March 1, 2020
And we’ve got the shiny, happy, “Villa can do it because why not?” tweets:
There is only one thing to worry about today, and that’s the #CarabaoCup
— Villa & Proud (@VillaAndProud) March 1, 2020
We know as #Villa fans we will sing our hearts out! COME ON VILLA!!!#UTV #AVFC #CarabaoCupFinal #AVLMCI pic.twitter.com/L7lT74Kuee
The Cup Final weekend is here. Only two teams can possibly win this trophy and Aston Villa are one of them, even if the odds are stacked against us. Never forget that there are millions of football fans who would gladly take our place on Sunday, so let’s go and enjoy it. #UTV
— jonesy (@jonesy73) February 28, 2020
Absolutely, let's enjoy the day and show the world how proud we are to support Aston Villa.
— Pete Harris (@Pete59Ph) February 28, 2020
I remember Palace losing 9-0 to Liverpool in 89/90 then going on to beat them 4-3 in a great FA cup semi final at VP. Watford have beaten league leaders, Liverpool, + Norwich, 3rd place Leics, this weekend. Can #avfc complete an incredible treble? Unlikely but u never know! #utv
— Howard Hodgson (@HodgsonHoward) March 1, 2020
Right. Cup final day.
— Luke Hatfield (@LHatfield_Star) March 1, 2020
Villa massive underdogs heading into this one, some bookies have them 20/1 to win today.
Would be a massive upset, but then again - crazy things have happened this weekend already #avfc #CarabaoCup
Happy to report I’m full of the joys of Carabao this morning. I’ve seen us lose 2 FA Cup finals and 1 playoff final. In 2015, I was convinced we’d win only to realise how misguided that was the second the game kicked off. Long shot today but we’ve got Jack. UP THE VILLA!!! Xxx
— Tom McGowan (@tompmcgowan) March 1, 2020
And why not, indeed. UTV!