DVD 3: ASTON VILLA


1. Watch the whole unit. Circle the correct answers.

How many seats has Villa park got?
c) 43.000
When did Aston Villa win the European cup?
c)1992
How long did Gordon Cowens play for Aston Villa?
b) 14 years

2. Complete the facttiles:

1. Started in 1888.
2. Has won the football Association Cup seven times.
3. Haven't won a big championship for 25 years.
4. Gordon Cowens has been the coach of the Villa Youth team since 1999.
5. He's been at Aston Villa since he was eleven.
6. He's played since he was five years old.
7. His ambition is to play for his country in the world Cup.

3. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Then watch and check.

1. And I might meet some of the players.
2. You can see some of the thophies here.
3. But I know they will be ables to win again in the future.
4. If the players don't play well the fans will be annoyed.
5. If everybody here works really hard, they will be able to win of championships in the future.

4. Are the sentences true or false?

1. Birminham is in the north of England. FALSE
2.The club has played at Villa Park for over 100 years. TRUE
3. Gordon Cowans doesn't play for Aston Villa. TRUE
4. Young players are not very important for the club. FALSE
5. Gordon Cowens gratest achievements have been playing for England and winning the European Club. TRUE
6. Scott Bridges is one of Aston Villa's best young players. TRUE

5. Complete the sentences with the words in the box:

1. If my country wins the world Cup we will have a big party.
2. I've seen fifteen matches this year.
3. I saw Liverpool play Chelsea last month.
4. My dad has been a Manchester United fan since he was a little boy.
5. I've been to a lot og football matches all over the country.
6. The best game I've over seen was when Villa beat Fulham.
7. If we play better next season we'll win the championship.