Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Pre-Match Thread

[Chipsticks]

It's Wednesday, there's a rare scent of optimism in the air, and we don't have a pre-match thread yet.

Team news

Villa
No fresh injuries, Joe Cole expected to be available.

Benteke (injury)
Kozak (Injury)

Newcastle
Second in the league only to (Manchester) United in injuries, with 7 players affected.

Yanga-Mbiwa (slight doubt)
De Jong (doubt, but returned to training on monday)
Tiote    (injury)
Santon (injury)   
Good (injury)
Cisse (injury)
Taylor (injury)

With Newcastle losing at the weekend I think they're going to come to VP to win with a point to prove. Last season they'd probably run us over but with our new defence I fancy us for a draw at least.

1-1, Weimann and Riviere to score.

[Des Little]

Villa 2 (Geddis, Norton) Newcastle 0

[Deano's Mullet]

Who knows. Good result on Saturday but we are truly abysmal at home, I cant see that changing straight away under Lambert. 1-1 draw with them bossing possession and chances.

[Dazvillain]

is there a gtc league this year ?

[The Laughing Policeman]

If Malcolm Macdonald doesn't play we'll beat them.

[andrew08]

Providing we keep an eye on Milburn, Beardsley and Shearer we'll be fine. 2-0, Withe and Shaw.

[Deano's Mullet]

Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle
Bouma            Owen
Carew 3

[Goldie.7]

We're due a win against these fuckers.

1-0 or 2-1

[Dave]

2-0 loss. It's the Villa way.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

We will win - and about time too against these fu**ers!

Ever the optimist!
UTV"

[dave.woodhall]

Newcastle
Second in the league only to United in injuries,

Think about that for a second.

[Legion]

Commendable draw. They looked very good in their opening match.

[German James]

Newcastle
Second in the league only to United in injuries,

Think about that for a second.

He means Leeds.

[Chipsticks]

Newcastle
Second in the league only to United in injuries,

Think about that for a second.

He means Leeds.

I actually made a spelling error and was referring to my five-a-side team, Dyslexia Untied.

[Ron Manager]

Unfortunately we havent got much up front (unless Bent is chosen) I reckon 1-1 would be a reasonable result.