Boro vs Aston Villa Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

We need to do the business today. Other results haven’t been kind and we’re back down to 11th. A win gets us back to 8th a point ahead of the rags. We can only control what’s in front of us.

[brian green]

John Sleeuwenhoek was 17 when he got his first game at CB and Gareth Barry was the same age.  And told to man mark Dennis Bergkamp.

[andyh]

No Collins on the bench?

Well, we have just got to go and FTF’s !

I don't think he's eligible to play today.

Ahhhhh. Thanks

[PeterWithesShin]

John Sleeuwenhoek was 17 when he got his first game at CB and Gareth Barry was the same age.  And told to man mark Dennis Bergkamp.

Barry's debut was as a sub against Sheff Weds. Arsenal was his first start.

[brontebilly]

6 attackers and 4 defenders it seems.

Elmo for Hutton doesnt weaken us but dont agree going without Whelan for this.

Big opportunity for El Ghazi but Boro look a far better balanced side.

[brian green]

Thanks PWS I forgot the Wednesday game.

[CJ]

Nice to see a couple of youngsters on the bench, but don't know whether it's Deano giving youth a chance or force of circumstances through injury/suspension

[brian green]

If they are good enough they are old enough.  Ron Saunders (I think).

[john e]

Chester’s got a shiner

[Jon Crofts]

6 point deduction for the smogmonsters for that ridiculous light and sound show shit.

[TaxDodger]

They're literally playing 6 at the back.

[Risso]

I'm a bit worried about our midfield, think Hourihane will be the weak link they'll target.

[Sexual Ealing]

6 point deduction for the smogmonsters for that ridiculous light and sound show shit.

Bleeding heart liberal. They ought to be made to pay with a dozen limbs. At least.

[Martyn Smith]

Empty seats, my Lord...

[Risso]

Their keeper is called Randolph.  Reminding us of Lerner is another offence that needs punishing.