The Lions versus the Original Lions Pointless Pre Match Thread.

[PeterWithesShin]

We've lost on our last 5 visits there (last win 1975), I reckon it will be 6 for the reasons SHQ says.

[PeterWithesShin]

[Kingthing]

I hope they like our London Lions flag.

[l_mckay]

Think we will be saving ourselves for next week and they will want to finish the season on a high,2-0 win for them.

[eamonn]

Do they always leave that lower tier empty behind the goal with the away fans? Dunno if it's safety reasons so there's no segregation in close proximity but it looks shit.

[Chico Hamilton III]

I hope they like our London Lions flag.

Looking forward to that - should go down well. Did it come to the last game at The Den? can't remember

[darren woolley]

I hope they like our London Lions flag.

Looking forward to that - should go down well. Did it come to the last game at The Den? can't remember

Can't wait for them to see the flag.

[SoccerHQ]

Do they always leave that lower tier empty behind the goal with the away fans? Dunno if it's safety reasons so there's no segregation in close proximity but it looks shit.

Only time I've ever seen away fans in it was a West Ham visit about 5-6 years ago.

[Duncan Shaw]

I predict the shortest match thread in H&V history......

[Clampy]

I can't see us pushing ourselves too much in this one. A win going into the play off's would be nice but it's not essential. That said, I reckon it'll be a draw.

[Villatillidie1982]

Why Mark Bunn? Worst goalkeeper I've probably ever seen at a decent level. Is Jed Steer injured again? Hutton, Chester, Terry, Grealish and Kodjia mustn't play under any circumstances but some probably will.

A win would be nice but a Fulham win and Cardiff defeat is more important.

Small Heath can rely on others to stop up.

[auntiesledd]

I'd be very surprised if we get anything from this - as Brucie is shirley gonna rest the obvious suspects. I'd like to see Keinan Davis partner Jimmy Danger up front, although I'd imagine the latter will also be rested for the Play Offs. I'd cheerfully take anything other than a proper gubbing (which won't be good for moral). So come on Villa: surprise us all with an unlikely win!

[Pete3206]

I'd give RHM a run out. I wouldn't rule him out of play off involvement either

[Legion]

I'd give RHM a run out. I wouldn't rule him out of play off involvement either

He played last night.

[Pete3206]

Yes I know. Wouldn't hurt to give him 20 minutes though, given his form and confidence.