Sunderland AFC vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[chrisw1]

Any news on Jack?

I'm really in two minds.  I desperately want him back in the teams, but if there is any risk at all then I think we should wait.

[Des Little]

I'd start with both AA and Jack on the bench - try to win the game and only call on them if it's looking tricky after the hour.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'd like to see them both play before Saturday.

[DennisHodgetts]

In my view we now should play our best available team every game until 2nd place (or better)  is secured. If we slip up tonight having held players back, we will feel like right numpties....

[dave.woodhall]

In my view we now should play our best available team every game until 2nd place (or better)  is secured. If we slip up tonight having held players back, we will feel like right numpties....

The thing is though, with regards to Grealish and Adomah what is the best team? Is it better to give them 90 minutes and risk problems for Saturday or to ease them in tonight if needed?

[Bad English]

Does anyone know if this on AVTV?

Edit. Just found the pre-match page on AVTV. It's is being screened for international Lions (and crafty buggers with VPNs).

[VinnieChase84]

In my view we now should play our best available team every game until 2nd place (or better)  is secured. If we slip up tonight having held players back, we will feel like right numpties....

The thing is though, with regards to Grealish and Adomah what is the best team? Is it better to give them 90 minutes and risk problems for Saturday or to ease them in tonight if needed?

They are either fully fit or not. If the former then both have to start.
We have 12 cup finals left and can’t afford to not play our best team in any of those

[dave.woodhall]

In my view we now should play our best available team every game until 2nd place (or better)  is secured. If we slip up tonight having held players back, we will feel like right numpties....

The thing is though, with regards to Grealish and Adomah what is the best team? Is it better to give them 90 minutes and risk problems for Saturday or to ease them in tonight if needed?

They are either fully fit or not. If the former then both have to start.
We have 12 cup finals left and can’t afford to not play our best team in any of those

Exactly. And by playing our 'best' team tonight we might run the risk of not being able to play it on Saturday.

[chrisw1]

In my view we now should play our best available team every game until 2nd place (or better)  is secured. If we slip up tonight having held players back, we will feel like right numpties....

The thing is though, with regards to Grealish and Adomah what is the best team? Is it better to give them 90 minutes and risk problems for Saturday or to ease them in tonight if needed?

They are either fully fit or not. If the former then both have to start.
We have 12 cup finals left and can’t afford to not play our best team in any of those

It's never that black and white Vinnie.  Players are often played when not 100%, it's a very fine line. 

[VinnieChase84]

In my view we now should play our best available team every game until 2nd place (or better)  is secured. If we slip up tonight having held players back, we will feel like right numpties....

The thing is though, with regards to Grealish and Adomah what is the best team? Is it better to give them 90 minutes and risk problems for Saturday or to ease them in tonight if needed?

They are either fully fit or not. If the former then both have to start.
We have 12 cup finals left and can’t afford to not play our best team in any of those

It's never that black and white Vinnie.  Players are often played when not 100%, it's a very fine line. 

My point was if they have trained well all week to no adverse reactions. Medical team say they are fine then for me start them. If that’s not the case then easing them back in is smarter

[brontebilly]

Any news on Jack?

I'm really in two minds.  I desperately want him back in the teams, but if there is any risk at all then I think we should wait.

Start Jack and leave Grabban in for Adamoah

Davis for Hogan too

Get the first goal and we will win

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Hopefully both Albert and Jack will get at least 45 minutes, ideally at half time when we're already 2-0 up. Time for a show of strength.

[manic-road]

Grealish is on the bench, Albert starts

[MalcolmP]

Grealish out for a few games and then bring him back in a high intensity local derby. Hmm great idea Brucie. Should be in tonight to make sure we get the 3 points and get match fit for Saturday
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[chrisw1]

Grealish out for a few games and then bring him back in a high intensity local derby. Hmm great idea Brucie. Should be in tonight to make sure we get the 3 points and get match fit for Saturday
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Well if he's on the bench then he is in tonight.  Can't see the problem with that?