3 Star Ipswich v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[IAmTheOneIanOlney]

The game closest geographically to me, so one I earmarked early last season as one I'd definitely go to this season. And I've got to flipping work.

Think we'll win, though, by the odd goal in five.

[eamonn]

Ipswich had an extra day's rest just like Brentford did the other night. Being on live TV games on a Sun is going to be a hindrance when followed by midweek and weekend after rounds of games while the players already look like they're struggling fitness-wise compared to the opposition so I full expect the concession of key late oals to continue.

[Tony Erdington]

we aint going to lose to a mick the trick team.

ips fuck all villa 3

[Gregorys Boy]

It won't be RDM's last chance (and nor should it be).  But if we get nothing from this and Newcastle then it will make the dropped points in the last two games even worse.  The Preston match is starting to look like a biggie for us.

Can see this being close.  But Ipswich are strong at home and we are struggling to find our feet at this level, whereas they are very solid.  Think they will slowly grind us down and get a 1-0 win with a Sears winner.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I've not gone today so i'll probably miss a thumping win for us. A point away from home would normally be a decent result but we could do with a win. I reckon it'll be 1-2,  Kodija and Ayew.

Same here, today is the first away game I've missed this season therefore I'm certain we'll win. I was on holiday for the Rotherham game too so haven't seen us win in feckin ages.

[auntiesledd]

Ordinarily I'd be happy with a point from this game, but our misfiring mob really have to get their arses in gear now & win this bloody game! Whether RDM will have learnt that playing 4 up front & 2 in midfield isn't a recipe for success is anybody's guess, of course - but he needs to get tactically smart if he wants to keep his highly lucrative position at VP.

Anyroad', I'm going for an Ipswich win (2-1) after Villa take an early lead. Nuff said. 

[tim]

I'm going for a win simply because it has to come at some stage, so why not here?
if we don't win, then it'll be a right show-up - 3-0 or something.

[avfcpg]

I was feeling optimistic all season...they are slowly killing me though...err draw maybe...

[Toronto Villa]

No Ross, Tshibola or Gestede. Amavi back in.

[Jimbo]

Routine away defeat. 3-1.

[oldham_villa]

I can lots of passing square at the back, then to Westwood, and back again

[in exile]

A very nervous second half 1-2 win

[A Northern Soul]

Not that I think he will but I would shore it up by going 5-3-2, something like:

Gollini
Bacuna, Elphick, Chester, Baker, Amavi
Jedinak
Gardner, Grealish
Ayew, Kodjia

Gives up more solidarity down the spine whilst some width from the full backs with scope to push forward

Think I pretty much called it a couple of days ago, lets hope I know what I am talking about!!

[CT]

Law of averages says we must win some time. Even by accident.

Today's the day. 0-1