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Offline Matt Collins

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #30 on: November 26, 2018, 10:45:00 PM »
Forest have only conceded once in five games

I think we'll win. But we need to have our finishing boots from Sunday, whilst defending about a thousand times better or grabban and lolley are bound to score

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #31 on: November 26, 2018, 10:51:15 PM »
It will be very early in the morning in Bangkok when I’ll be watching this. Villa to take it 3-1; Jack, Tammy and Bolasie

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #32 on: November 26, 2018, 11:35:11 PM »
Did someone on here reckon Bolasie was close to startable for yesterday? Be good if he is.

looked a lot fitter and strong in possession yesterday, I expect it will be his first start of the season for AA.

Grabban is a fine player at this level but Forest dont seem the type of side set up to expose our lack of physicality at the back.

Another reason Id get Elmo back to right back, he is decent in the air.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #33 on: November 27, 2018, 12:22:57 AM »
Forest are 7th in current form. We are 4th.
We must be looking at different form guides. Forest's last 5 games they have won 3 d2. Where as we have won 3 and lost 2.   

Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #34 on: November 27, 2018, 12:58:54 AM »
« Last Edit: November 27, 2018, 01:02:44 AM by PeterWithesShin »

Offline Three Spires Villa

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #35 on: November 27, 2018, 08:16:36 AM »
I am concerned about Grabban. We must be better defensive if John is back, that will be a big plus

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #36 on: November 27, 2018, 08:41:05 AM »
We're due a draw but not sure if Deano does them? We might  be a bit leggy from Sunday, 1-1.

Offline QuintonVilla

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #37 on: November 27, 2018, 09:29:30 AM »
Hope this isn't like the QPR game after Wolves last season. Smaller crowd, flat atmosphere and after the Lord mayor's show.


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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #38 on: November 27, 2018, 09:55:49 AM »
Any one know places to watch in Boston MA

No definite answer, but maybe McGreevy's on Boylston or Cask n Flagon / Tony C's over by Fenway.

However, the Villa game is only on the Red Button

Offline Diablo

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #39 on: November 27, 2018, 10:07:04 AM »

Cheers PWS. Yeah looking at different form guides - 5 matches as opposed to 6 (I obviously prefer us to be above everyone so happy with that). Show's just how tight it is and just how important it is that we continue this run to have any chance of top 2.
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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #40 on: November 27, 2018, 10:36:06 AM »
It still feels strange feeling positive about us before a game, Forset are playing well and will trouble our defence, but with our new methods of closing down and keeping the ball added to our fire power, we are a threat to anyone in this league. Hope Bolasie starts, maybe freshen up a couple of other places too. 3-1 to us.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #41 on: November 27, 2018, 10:59:44 AM »
Not heard any news on the extent of Albert's injury?

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #42 on: November 27, 2018, 11:13:57 AM »
It still feels strange feeling positive about us before a game, Forset are playing well and will trouble our defence, but with our new methods of closing down and keeping the ball added to our fire power, we are a threat to anyone in this league. Hope Bolasie starts, maybe freshen up a couple of other places too. 3-1 to us.
It would be great to see Bolasie start.  But whilst Smiths football has been adventurous his line ups have generally looked pretty conservative.  I wouldn't be surprised to see Elmo start on the right and him reserve Bolasie for impact later in the game. 

My guess would be Elmo and McGinn in for Albert and Whelan.  But if Bolasie is ready to start that would be great.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #43 on: November 27, 2018, 11:19:44 AM »
I thought this would be a tougher test for us than the Blose game (honest!) - so I hope my hunch is spectacularly wrong. I've gone for the draw (1-1), but would be absolutely delighted if we can keep the winning run going. Hopefully SJM will have recovered fully & add his energy & nous to proceedings.

UTV

Offline DennisHodgetts

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Re: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #44 on: November 27, 2018, 11:25:36 AM »
I think Karanka will turn up looking for a draw, he has that Bruce cautiousness. They will be hard to breakdown and we cannot afford to be profligate with chances created. 3 goals from 20+ shots at Derby is no where near ruthless enough as, in many games we will only get a handful of chances and need to convert a higher percentage. We need McGinn back for this one.
All said, I think we will sneak it 2-1 (Grabban for them!) and the momentum builds....

 


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