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Title: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 07, 2010, 12:38:04 PM
2-0 Home win.

Downing 24
Agbonlahor 42

Friedel
Young (L.)
Dunne
Collins
Warnock
Downing
Young (A.)
Albrighton
Ireland
Bannan
Agbonlahor

Guzan
Carew
Cuellar
Hogg
Herd
Pires
Delfouneso
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on December 07, 2010, 12:44:01 PM
Isnt Clark suspended?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 07, 2010, 12:45:29 PM
0-4

No I'm not joking. I really think we're going to get hammered.





Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 07, 2010, 12:45:48 PM
I expect an improvement on last night for this one, so 3-1 to Albion.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on December 07, 2010, 12:48:22 PM
2-1 edgy win for Villa. This is the type of game i think we'll show up for this one. About time we did!!
Gabby (2) and Brunt for them
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: glasses on December 07, 2010, 12:55:38 PM
2-2. We will be leading and throw it away
My Line up
Friedel
Young Cuellar Clark Warnock
Albrighton Ireland Hogg Downing
Young Agbonlahor
     
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BannedUserIAT on December 07, 2010, 12:56:08 PM
2-0 to them after 45 mins. Houllier will give his half-time surrender speech. Final score 4-0 to the stripey filth.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 07, 2010, 12:59:06 PM
Clark is suspended.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on December 07, 2010, 01:00:03 PM
If we go 1-0 down, it's going to be a dark day.

However, West Brom are likely to leave us to pass the ball around a bit, which should help.

Having two strikers would help as well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 07, 2010, 01:00:33 PM
Isnt Clark suspended?

Yes. Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 07, 2010, 01:02:39 PM
Friedel

Young Cuellar Collins Warnock

Albrighton Ireland Hogg Downing

Young
Agbonlahor

I can't even keep up with who is in or out these days.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 07, 2010, 01:03:47 PM
1-1 and a lovely week to prepare for a six pointer at Wigan.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 07, 2010, 01:06:02 PM
Christ knows we're capable of winning this. Even with our injury list. But will we have the desire to win it? Something tells me the players aren't at all happy at the moment, and since we've settled into a culture of defeat - and the meek acceptance of defeat has become the norm - this is going to be a tough nut to crack. 2-0 to Albion, and a sweeping broom to save the season from certain disaster.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on December 07, 2010, 01:06:48 PM
1-3 home defeat
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pmk1981 on December 07, 2010, 01:15:38 PM
2-1 loss.  HOULLIER HAS TO GO !!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Fergal on December 07, 2010, 01:15:47 PM
We are in serious bother, every game feels like we are putting out a makeshift team.  I honestly think we could go down this season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villasjf on December 07, 2010, 01:16:29 PM
I fear another defeat and more cock up defending.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on December 07, 2010, 01:29:04 PM
We'll lose, 3-1 I reckon.  This is going to get a lot worse before it starts getting any better.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on December 07, 2010, 01:31:55 PM
3-0 Albion. We will let them play and they will play. Unfortunately, they have a good team for once.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 07, 2010, 01:48:59 PM
Those vote results look grim.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on December 07, 2010, 01:50:31 PM
Nice optimism but were not going good right now
Just spoke to lady at ticket office and she said its doubtful we'll get 40,000 for this game :-(
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on December 07, 2010, 01:50:46 PM
Villa 1 WBA 2

I can't see where the next win is comin from
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on December 07, 2010, 01:54:16 PM
1-1 is the most optimistic I can get.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on December 07, 2010, 02:28:10 PM
3-0 Albion. We will let them play and they will play. Unfortunately, they have a good team for once.

Agree entirely

Plus they are due a win against us.

I just look at our potentail midfield and just know that it is going to sit back and let them play football and come on to us (like Arsenal) and they will punish us for it.

As for it being an under 40k crowd, it's to be expected with us playing like twats with no heart
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on December 07, 2010, 02:31:06 PM
1-3.  They will piss all over us!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pablopicasso_10 on December 07, 2010, 02:38:49 PM
cant see anything other than a wba win unfortunately...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mr Diggles on December 07, 2010, 02:45:22 PM
Too many injuries, not enough belief. Away team to win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: alanclare on December 07, 2010, 02:48:05 PM
I just think that something has got to happen soon, so I predict a 0-0 draw.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: stevenjos on December 07, 2010, 03:08:28 PM
Baggies win. Dunne and Collins play as zombies after the crowd gets nasty at half time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DeKuip on December 07, 2010, 03:09:34 PM
Di Matteo will tell them that the Villa fans will moan and groan and turn on their team as soon as things start going wrong - and that Villa have young players in midfield who could have the confidence knocked out of them by their own fans, leading to extra pressure being put on out-of-form defenders.

How about we prove him wrong and get behind our boys from the first whistle to the last. We're in this together, let's show it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on December 07, 2010, 03:24:50 PM
Di Matteo will tell them that the Villa fans will moan and groan and turn on their team as soon as things start going wrong - and that Villa have young players in midfield who could have the confidence knocked out of them by their own fans, leading to extra pressure being put on out-of-form defenders.

How about we prove him wrong and get behind our boys from the first whistle to the last. We're in this together, let's show it.

This is too early after last nights debacle to start with the Henry V pre-Agincourt speech.  Try me on Friday night and I might be more receptive.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on December 07, 2010, 03:26:46 PM
1-1 Agbonlahor, we really need to win this one but i can't see it i hope i'm proved wrong but it's my pessimism speaking.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: j66acd on December 07, 2010, 03:28:38 PM
Di Matteo will tell them that the Villa fans will moan and groan and turn on their team as soon as things start going wrong - and that Villa have young players in midfield who could have the confidence knocked out of them by their own fans, leading to extra pressure being put on out-of-form defenders.

How about we prove him wrong and get behind our boys from the first whistle to the last. We're in this together, let's show it.

Unfortunately I don't think that this will be the case. I can already hear the boo's at half time followed by the seats around the ground being banged up and down followed by a final chorus of boo's at the final whistle.

I think we have now got the fourth worst defence in the league. If someone had told me that this time last year I would have laughed in their face.

The baggies score goals and we concede plenty of them, could be entertaining for the neutral but I reckon it could be 2-3.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on December 07, 2010, 03:30:40 PM
2-3, Gabby and Downing for us
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DeKuip on December 07, 2010, 04:21:14 PM
Di Matteo will tell them that the Villa fans will moan and groan and turn on their team as soon as things start going wrong - and that Villa have young players in midfield who could have the confidence knocked out of them by their own fans, leading to extra pressure being put on out-of-form defenders.

How about we prove him wrong and get behind our boys from the first whistle to the last. We're in this together, let's show it.

This is too early after last nights debacle to start with the Henry V pre-Agincourt speech.  Try me on Friday night and I might be more receptive.
Sorry I'm out on Friday night - having longbow lessons and cleansing myself of sins.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ajmant on December 07, 2010, 04:25:04 PM
Villa 4 v 5 Albion.

4 - 1 up with 2 minutes to go. All goes tits up aka Leicester all those years ago, only with Dunne scoring a 7th minute injury time og to give the Baggies the 3 points. 

I have seen it. I'm losing the faith.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: MoetVillan on December 07, 2010, 04:26:01 PM
two nil villa.  Young and Agbonlahor.  clean sheet somehow.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: achilles on December 07, 2010, 04:33:08 PM
Really can't see us winning this at all - 1-3 to the baggies!

Based on the last 6 games:

Villa home record 1 win, 4 draws, 1 loss, F8, A9 - 16th best home record
Baggies away record 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses, F12, A10  - 6th best away record

The stats speak for themselves!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on December 07, 2010, 04:36:40 PM
We haven't lost to the Albion since the mid 80's, I think that run is about to finish but I hope to Paul McGrath I am wrong.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on December 07, 2010, 04:47:04 PM
Must must win...but we won't.

If they score first the atmosphere could get ugly.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 07, 2010, 04:50:10 PM
2-0 Villa. There's no way the fans will allow Houllier or the players a repeat performance of last night. We need some passion back in the team and there's nothing better than a local derby to stir up emotion.

Somebody should remove Houllier's and McCallister's seats from the Villa dug out to get the fuckers on their feet. My only fear is it's a cold day and they decide to watch the game from the comfort of an executive box.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: picicata on December 07, 2010, 05:15:13 PM
An easy 0-2 for WBA as we cave in meekly with the players continuing to reflect their manager and showing complete indifference to the whole situation.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: picicata on December 07, 2010, 05:17:21 PM
2-0 Villa. There's no way the fans will allow Houllier or the players a repeat performance of last night. We need some passion back in the team and there's nothing better than a local derby to stir up emotion.

Somebody should remove Houllier's and McCallister's seats from the Villa dug out to get the fuckers on their feet. My only fear is it's a cold day and they decide to watch the game from the comfort of an executive box.

Hmmm.. you would have thought losing to SHA would have been enough to cause some fire and passion in last nights game but it didn't.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 07, 2010, 05:21:44 PM
2-0 Villa. There's no way the fans will allow Houllier or the players a repeat performance of last night. We need some passion back in the team and there's nothing better than a local derby to stir up emotion.

Somebody should remove Houllier's and McCallister's seats from the Villa dug out to get the fuckers on their feet. My only fear is it's a cold day and they decide to watch the game from the comfort of an executive box.

Hmmm.. you would have thought losing to SHA would have been enough to cause some fire and passion in last nights game but it didn't.
Yesterday was all about Houllier making his return to Anfield. Somebody should have told him it wasn't his testimonial match but a real league game with three valueable points for the winner.

The Baggies will be a different game altogether. He has nowhere to hide.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on December 07, 2010, 05:35:38 PM
Albion will go into the game as slight favourites

Our only hope will be to catch them on the break, if Gabby and Ash play well we may just do it
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on December 07, 2010, 05:41:41 PM
0-2.
Albions goals...Dunne (O.G) and a pen after another ridiculous Warnock lunge in the box
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: phantom limb on December 07, 2010, 05:59:23 PM
This is the first time in a long time I've been nervous about us playing West Brom. We'd better bloody win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nirog72 on December 07, 2010, 06:01:37 PM
nil - nil
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 07, 2010, 06:02:36 PM
Bloody hell, this is Olbiyun we're talking about isn't it? They haven't suddenly morphed into Barcelona have they?

4-0 Villa and they'll be lucky to get nil.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on December 07, 2010, 06:03:33 PM
Actually dreading this... if we lose it will feel like the end of the world. Houllier HAS to play Cuellar or he might as well say au revoir to Aston Villa because both Dunne and Collins are hopeless. We NEED to win this - a draw simply won't do, 3 points will really give us a big boost in confidence where even a point at Wigan would mean we're starting to climb the table.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 07, 2010, 06:13:17 PM
Right following GH's rallying call I'm more optimistic. I think we'll win 2-0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 07, 2010, 06:17:16 PM
Go for it with a 4-4-2 formation

Brad snr

L Young
Collins
Cuellar
Warnock

A Young
Hogg
Bannan
Downing

Gabby
Fonz

Albrighton omited on the basis that he clearly isn't fit yet, rushed back too quickly last night.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on December 07, 2010, 06:19:43 PM
I'd go close to the team above. For me Carlos has to play (AGAIN!) and Fonzie deserves a chance. 4-5-1 isn't working with our injuries and we have no fully available proper defensive midfielders hence we should go on the Offensive and score more goals that the boggies do.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 07, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
             Burridge
Cooper Teale Curtis Pejic
Bremner  Krulak Cropley Deacy
      Morgan Lochhead
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: usav on December 07, 2010, 06:25:44 PM
Bloody hell, this is Olbiyun we're talking about isn't it? They haven't suddenly morphed into Barcelona have they?

4-0 Villa and they'll be lucky to get nil.

What he said.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: atomicjam on December 07, 2010, 06:35:51 PM
Bloody hell, this is Olbiyun we're talking about isn't it? They haven't suddenly morphed into Barcelona have they?

4-0 Villa and they'll be lucky to get nil.

What he said.

Agreed. Not sure a 4-0 but a Villa win. Even with poor recent form, with the right attitude on the pitch we have more than enough to beat that lot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on December 07, 2010, 06:36:46 PM
We have to win this game to arrest the slide. A good derby win might just kickstart the season. Ok, we have injuries but we still have a crop of really good players available. We should be winning on Saturday and need to demonstrate belief in ourselves. They need to show pride in the club and confidence in their ability.

As I said, a derby win before Christmas could lift things again. Come on villa, 2-0 would do nicely.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 07, 2010, 06:40:57 PM
I like to see the Villa youth come through and do well for the first team as much as anyone, but i'm sorry but Hogg is'nt good enough at the moment and needs leaving out.

Let's switch it round at the back, put Carlos or Beye at right back, Luke Young at left back and Warnock alongside Bannan or Ireland in the middle. We need to toughen up, otherwise we'll just let average midfield's like last night swarm over us, putting pressure on an already shakey defence.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on December 07, 2010, 07:05:21 PM
             Burridge
Cooper Teale Curtis Pejic
Bremner  Krulak Cropley Deacy
      Morgan Lochhead

Sub: Ellis ( he can play anywhere)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on December 07, 2010, 07:10:00 PM
             Burridge
Cooper Teale Curtis Pejic
Bremner  Krulak Cropley Deacy
      Morgan Lochhead

Sub: Ellis ( he can play anywhere)

I reckon he will come on and get the late winner with a bicycle kick.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on December 07, 2010, 07:15:38 PM
             Burridge
Cooper Teale Curtis Pejic
Bremner  Krulak Cropley Deacy
      Morgan Lochhead

Sub: Ellis ( he can play anywhere)

I reckon he will come on and get the late winner with a bicycle kick.

Followed by a run over to his own Stand where he nonchalantly throws his shirt into the adoring crowd.

 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 07, 2010, 08:25:04 PM
2-0


albrighton  agbonlahor
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on December 07, 2010, 08:49:34 PM
Thy looked really good against Newcastle, I'm not very confordent at all.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 07, 2010, 09:01:36 PM
At present our lack of goal scoring prowess is never going to enable us to overcome the defensive shambles. 

I can easily see it being another defeat and a really ugly atmosphere to boot. 

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: HOLTENDER on December 07, 2010, 09:33:12 PM
This is a must win game, though to be honest I would take a draw now to help "stop the rot".

Just like winning, losing becomes a habit also .... we need a positive result!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hipkiss92 on December 07, 2010, 10:04:55 PM
Bloody hell, this is Olbiyun we're talking about isn't it? They haven't suddenly morphed into Barcelona have they?

4-0 Villa and they'll be lucky to get nil.

What he said.

Agreed. Not sure a 4-0 but a Villa win. Even with poor recent form, with the right attitude on the pitch we have more than enough to beat that lot.

Am I the only one who has watched our recent games? We're terrible, and it seems to get worse every game. I don't think we'll get relegated, but this isnt Albion circa. 2007-8, and we're not exactly Villa circa 81-82 at the moment.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karl Bridges on December 07, 2010, 10:48:31 PM
Cuellar has to play IMO. Leaving Collins & Dunne together is no longer an option.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 07, 2010, 10:57:56 PM
Agreed. There's no justification for playing the same back 4 every week if it's shipping 2-3 goals a game.

I'd be amazed if Carlos isn't somewhere in our back 4 on saturday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on December 07, 2010, 11:04:38 PM
Even with bad form, injuries and all the other excuses...we're actually due a win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on December 07, 2010, 11:46:55 PM
2-0 Downing Banning
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on December 08, 2010, 02:47:35 AM
Finally a win.

Us 2 : 1 Them

Us:  Young x2 (After The Goalmouthactionrush)
Them:  Roberto Di Matteo (1st min)

Our 1st XI:

Eddie (Iron Maiden mascot)
Crosby  Stills  Nash  Young
Emerson  Lake  Palmer
Holland  Dozier  Holland

Subs:  Earth, Wind & Fire
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: willywombat on December 08, 2010, 07:38:10 AM
It's all going to come good, 2-0 to the Villa,  Downing and Collins. Mark my words ( unless something else happens then forget I ever said anything)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dutchvilla on December 08, 2010, 09:12:32 AM
I watched the Liverpool game with a Dutch friend who knows football but does not know Villa. His unbiased view was that 'the bald guy [ie Collins] is really shit'. Cuellar has to start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on December 08, 2010, 09:28:59 AM
i think us winning "just because we're Villa" is about a million miles away from the point.

Anyway when NRC and Heskey come come everything will be fine...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on December 08, 2010, 09:44:31 AM
I watched the Liverpool game with a Dutch friend who knows football but does not know Villa. His unbiased view was that 'the bald guy [ie Collins] is really shit'. Cuellar has to start.

How about the fat guy ??

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on December 08, 2010, 09:54:20 AM
I think in the last 2/3 games the bald guy has been worse than the fat guy just and to save us having a 4th different captain in almost as many weeks I would play Cuellar instead of the bald guy on Sat and give the fat guy 1 last chance, but probably replace him with Clark when NRC returns.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dutchvilla on December 08, 2010, 10:26:07 AM
when we have NRC and Delph in the centre, Downing and Albrighton on the flanks, with Young playing off Agbonlahor (plus Heskey, Bannan, Fonz on the bench), it looks a good side again... if the defence can be sorted out.

NRC would also bring a bit of leadership on the pitch, which we don't have with Dunne (or Petrov as captain)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on December 08, 2010, 10:32:39 AM
when we have NRC and Delph in the centre, Downing and Albrighton on the flanks, with Young playing off Agbonlahor (plus Heskey, Bannan, Fonz on the bench), it looks a good side again... if the defence can be sorted out.

NRC would also bring a bit of leadership on the pitch, which we don't have with Dunne (or Petrov as captain)

With NRC on the pitch he would rattle a few cages,and give a few in the team a verbal kick up the backside.At the minute there is noone in the team who can get the others going.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on December 08, 2010, 10:41:14 AM
The best I can say at the moment is that at least its a 3 oclock kick off. The last few home home games all seem to have been early kick off, meaning a 7.30 start for us down in Dorset.

Not to hopeful about the game, but then with Villa you just never know.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on December 08, 2010, 10:45:12 AM
The best I can say at the moment is that at least its a 3 oclock kick off. The last few home home games all seem to have been early kick off, meaning a 7.30 start for us down in Dorset.

Not to hopeful about the game, but then with Villa you just never know.

Agree.

If we get a fit Albrighton on the right and a hard working Ashley in the middle- down the left and an on form Downing together with a Gabby who's really on fire, we can win.

We really do need 3 points on Saturday though irrespective of who we're playing.



Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sfx412 on December 08, 2010, 12:53:19 PM
when we have NRC and Delph in the centre, Downing and Albrighton on the flanks, with Young playing off Agbonlahor (plus Heskey, Bannan, Fonz on the bench), it looks a good side again... if the defence can be sorted out.

NRC would also bring a bit of leadership on the pitch, which we don't have with Dunne (or Petrov as captain)

Love to know what the attraction is for Delph. When fit he didn't set the team alight and since then he's been badly injured and isn't going to be back at anything like his best for some time.
Time we might not have.
As Ged reckons he will only be buying a few players I'd guess midfield and another striker will be it, unless Brad is off early.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on December 08, 2010, 01:00:51 PM
With Delph, the attraction is that many of us saw glimpses of real talent in the very rare chances O'Neill afforded him last season. We've seen what Bannan is capable of, given a run of games and Delph is, at the very least, on a par with him, ability-wise; arguably has more steel about him.

But yes, Delph won't be the answer to our prayers and we shouldn't expect him to hit the ground running, just as we shouldn't be expecting miracles from Gary Gardner. Considering our chronic midfield situation, it would be great to have both players fit and up to speed though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mj on December 08, 2010, 01:06:13 PM
A flat-footed keeper, comedy centre halves, kamikaze left back, inexperienced midfield & a forward line that doesn't look capable of scoring - collectivly our confidence is in the gutter and games that should be home bankers are now relegation 6 pointers.

There can only be one outcome.

2-0 to Villa
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 08, 2010, 01:08:48 PM
A flat-footed keeper, comedy centre halves, kamikaze left back, inexperienced midfield & a forward line that doesn't look capable of scoring - collectivly our confidence is in the gutter and games that should be home bankers are now relegation 6 pointers.

There can only be one outcome.

2-0 to Villa

Shorey has been better than Warnock this season, Odemwingie seems to put his chances away
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mj on December 08, 2010, 01:12:55 PM
I was referring to our team!  I have little doubt that Shorey & Odemwingie have been performing better than their Villa counterparts recently.

Edited the attrocious spelling *blush*
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 08, 2010, 01:19:56 PM
Haha I like it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on December 08, 2010, 03:53:41 PM
when we have NRC and Delph in the centre, Downing and Albrighton on the flanks, with Young playing off Agbonlahor (plus Heskey, Bannan, Fonz on the bench), it looks a good side again... if the defence can be sorted out.

NRC would also bring a bit of leadership on the pitch, which we don't have with Dunne (or Petrov as captain)

Love to know what the attraction is for Delph. When fit he didn't set the team alight and since then he's been badly injured and isn't going to be back at anything like his best for some time.
Time we might not have.
As Ged reckons he will only be buying a few players I'd guess midfield and another striker will be it, unless Brad is off early.


Agree with the Delph bit

Fuck me the kid played in what 10 games max, had a very good game against Man Ure but was a bit patchy in the rest - he is a kid learning after all.

However, having come back from a mojor injury he's going to slip straight into the team and do this and that so no pressure.

In reality we have NRC and Petrov to come back, so the back 4 will have more protection but ultimately we aint going to be that much better
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on December 08, 2010, 04:15:54 PM
A hight tempo perfermance and a fantastic 6-0 win. Then i stop dreaming, 0-1. For the first time in my 29 years on this earth i think and predict a loss!A Dunne og 70 mins.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: remy on December 08, 2010, 04:50:34 PM
I think because

Our confidence is shot to pieces
Back 4 are in poor form
Kids in midfield
Strikers couldnt hit a barn door with a banjo
Baggies playing well

We will lose this 3-0

Guzan

Beye    Cuellar Collins    Young.L

Downing Hogg Baker Albrighton

Young
          Agbonlahor
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on December 08, 2010, 05:21:17 PM
4-0 Villa

Gabby x 2
Albrighton
Dunne
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on December 08, 2010, 05:40:42 PM
If Dunne plays: 2-1 West Brom. Play Cuellar instead, 3-1 Villa. GH SIMPLY HAS TO DROP RICHARD DUNNE!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on December 08, 2010, 05:53:54 PM
If Dunne plays: 2-1 West Brom. Play Cuellar instead, 3-1 Villa. GH SIMPLY HAS TO DROP RICHARD DUNNE!!

and give the Captaincy to Ashley Young ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on December 08, 2010, 06:29:29 PM
4-0 Villa

Gabby x 2
Albrighton
Dunne

Love it JJ, love it !
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on December 08, 2010, 06:59:55 PM
1-1! Villa to go 1-0 up in first half with albion equalising late on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 08, 2010, 08:08:01 PM
If Dunne plays: 2-1 West Brom. Play Cuellar instead, 3-1 Villa. GH SIMPLY HAS TO DROP RICHARD DUNNE!!

and give the Captaincy to Ashley Young ?

No thanks. I'd rather Friedel have it.

Young isn't captain material.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john2710 on December 08, 2010, 09:26:38 PM
None of the back 4 have covered themselves in glory recently. But for me Collins is the one who needs to be dropped before the others. He continually takes up the wrong position or losses his man, he's not as cumbersome as Dunne but he certainly costs us more goals.

Clarke is a long, long way from being ready to play as a centre half in the premiership.

I never thought I'd say it but NRC is now a key player for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 08, 2010, 09:44:03 PM
A flat-footed keeper, comedy centre halves, kamikaze left back, inexperienced midfield & a forward line that doesn't look capable of scoring - collectivly our confidence is in the gutter and games that should be home bankers are now relegation 6 pointers.

There can only be one outcome.

2-0 to Villa

Shorey has been better than Warnock this season, Odemwingie seems to put his chances away

Shorey's been on the bench recently. After a bright start there, he seems to have reverted to the mediocre form he showed here.

Cech will start at LB for them and from memory he's quite slow so we can certainly get Albrighton winning that battle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 08, 2010, 09:48:06 PM
The worry for me is for the first time in a while WBA have lots of pace upfront.

Odemwingie obviously and him quickly turning past Collins and Dunney is worrying me...Carlos must start imo.

Also got Jerome Thomas and Giles Barnes to come off the bench and Brunt on the left, who isn't as quick but I think is an excellent player.

I can't see us keeping a clean sheet but with our pace, and Carson in goal, we will get chances up the other end.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on December 08, 2010, 10:05:35 PM
Well I wouldn't have Ireland in the team.
Friedel,
Young,
Cuellar,
Dunne,(unfortunately)
Warnock,(unfortunately)
Albrighton,
Hogg,
Bannan,
Downing,
Young,
Agbonlahor.
4-5-1
Downing in the middle with Hogg and Bannan, which is lightweight but there will be 3 of them. Should be good going forwards.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on December 08, 2010, 10:11:24 PM
4-0 Villa

Gabby x 2
Albrighton
Dunne

Love it JJ, love it !

Me too ! Its time to stop the poor results. Get three points and lift the gloom and doom on H and V.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BannedUserIAT on December 08, 2010, 10:12:46 PM
If we get anything away on target, you'd have to fancy your chances against Carson.
But, how many shots on goal did we have against Liverpool? And (and yes, I realise how this sounds), West Brom are twice the team Liverpool are.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: 1_Pablo_Angel on December 08, 2010, 10:49:35 PM
Delph has got bags of potential. Incredibly exciting player,  if he can get over his injury I have every confidence he'll be a regular in our midfield by the end of the season.

Bannan and Delph playing together in our midfield (potentially with A.N. Other; at least for a bit) is mouthwatering.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on December 08, 2010, 11:03:31 PM
4-0 Villa

Gabby x 2
Albrighton
Dunne
4-0 Villa

Gabby x 2
Albrighton
Dunne

Based on what exactly JJ? Our free flowing scoring and rock solid defence presumably...

Of course, I hope you prove me wrong!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 08, 2010, 11:24:40 PM

4-0 Villa

Gabby x 2
Albrighton
Dunne

Based on what exactly JJ? Our free flowing scoring and rock solid defence presumably...

Of course, I hope you prove me wrong!
[/quote]

Based on the fact that we are Villa and they are fucking Olbiyun.

Fuck me fellas, get a grip eh? Feel free to revisit this post on Saturday night but this is just Smethwick Alliance we are talking about! We are going to fuck them on Saturday, fuck them good and proper, stop all your negative bollocks please.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DeKuip on December 09, 2010, 12:04:43 AM
Another Victory 2 (Downing, Gabby)
Well Beaten Again 0
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on December 09, 2010, 01:28:45 AM
An absoloute must win. 2-0 Downing Bannan .....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on December 09, 2010, 03:59:19 AM
Anyone know why this isn't on at noon as usually is the case?
WMP sick of having to dole-out so much overtime after all these extra midland derbies this season?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on December 09, 2010, 07:35:56 AM
Aston Villa 2-1 West Bromwich Albion

Agbonlahor 23
Ireland 78

Shorey 87

I'd play -

-------------------Friedel------------------------
---Young---Cuellar---Collins---Warnock---
---------------Hogg-----Herd------------------
---Albrighton------Young-------Downing---
-------------------Agbonlahor------------------

Guzan
Dunne
Lichaj
Pires
Ireland
Delfouenso
Ballboy

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on December 09, 2010, 07:38:58 AM
Forgot about Shorey, there's one guaranteed goal against!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: willywombat on December 09, 2010, 07:54:03 AM
Another Victory 2 (Downing, Gabby)
Well Beaten Again 0

Fair play, that's clever that is
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nick harper on December 09, 2010, 08:40:29 AM
Heskey, Bannan and Cuellar all fit for Saturday. Reo-Coker back in full training - a little light at the end of the tunnel.

Think Heskey will come straight back in a 4-4-2 with Gabby - and he may even risk Reo-Coker.

Friedel
Young, Cuellar, Collins, Warnock
Young, Bannan, Reo-Coker (or Hogg), Downing
Heskey, Agbonlahor
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on December 09, 2010, 09:24:14 AM
Hmmm, you never know with Reo-Coker.... after all, Albrighton's return didn't look on the cards at all - just heard he had started training - and suddenly he's starting against Liverpool. Original prognosis on NRC was 3-4 weeks and it must be that since the Fulham game....

Midfield remains our major problem. No sooner does someone regain fitness (Bannan) then someone drops out again (Clark).

Come on Nigel!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 09, 2010, 09:35:28 AM
If he is fit enough to be in full training I would start Reo Coker and Bannan. I would then play Ash off Gabby, with Albrighton and Downing wide and Heskey to come on with half hour to go for something a bit different to throw at them. Back 4... which is the bigger ill, Warnock or Dunne. I would be tempted to play Luke Young left back, Cuellar right and Collins with Dunne centrally. Warnock just invites pressure onto us all the time and that bloke down the right for the ALbion will love it against him. Looks rubbish when he plays but seems to always do the full back a couple of times at least.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 09, 2010, 09:36:52 AM
I'd rather not rush NRC back, despite the shit we're in, we did that with Albrighton against Liverpool and he was clearly unfit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 09, 2010, 10:00:30 AM
I think Reo Coker is a different beast though Smokin Kipper, he will play through any rustiness and his leadership is vital where Dunne has lacked. Also if Reo Coker does play, you can legitimately drop Dunne as he is not captain for the day - which I am sure is half the reason he is in the side at the moment.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 09, 2010, 10:14:07 AM
By all accounts, Bannan and Heskey are fit to play.
Sidwell has started training and Petrov is 2 weeks from full training.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Concrete John on December 09, 2010, 10:20:12 AM
Difficult one to call as I've not seen too much of WBA so far this season.  They have better form but we have home advantage and with our injuries I'd say that man for man there ain't much between the sides.

If Cuellar and NRC are fit and playing I'd fancy our chances depite everything.

Sitting on the fence with a draw for now!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: fredm on December 09, 2010, 10:23:47 AM
Delph has got bags of potential. Incredibly exciting player,  if he can get over his injury I have every confidence he'll be a regular in our midfield by the end of the season.

Bannan and Delph playing together in our midfield (potentially with A.N. Other; at least for a bit) is mouthwatering.

Appreciate this is an aside, but I think too many people are putting too much faith in the impact Delph is going to have this season.

I agree that he looks an exciting player and I think/hope he will become a great player for us, but for gawds sake he is coming back off major knee surgery, has been out for a number of months (not weeks) and is still a novice in premiership terms.  If he gets 5 - 6 games in this season then I think he will have done very well.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on December 09, 2010, 10:42:40 AM
If Reo Coker is even 50% fit he must play. Bannan and Hogg will be totally overrun. I'm not overly gone on which of Dunne or Collins has to be dropped. Dunne possibly as he needs the biggest kick up the arse but arguably Collins is in worse form. Warnock no way cant have him. Some genuine grit is required but I feel if WBA get the first goal that Villa Park will be a nasty place come Saturday, If we lose the game I think GH reign is over. Huge pressure really and as such its no place for our younger players.

Friedel
Beye, Collins, Cuellar, L Young
Young, Ireland, Reo Coker, Downing
Heskey, Gabby

Bannan, Albrighton, Fonz to come on when the game opens up. Heskey will only last an hour but for his experience alone I would start him.

Houllier will play

Friedel
L Young, Dunne, Cuellar, Warnock
Albrighton, Hogg, Bannan, Downing
Young
Heskey
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on December 09, 2010, 11:13:51 AM
brontebilly:

I actually like your first team, even though Beye worries me it might well be worth dropping Warnock. And I prefer Ashley Young wide, and I think we'd get the best out of Ireland in a more traditional CM role with a player like NRC alongside him.

But I also agree: think Houllier will go with the second team, perhaps switching Gabby and Heskey over.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 09, 2010, 11:34:41 AM
Is this midfield too lightweight?

Friedel
Young Cuellar Collins Warnock
Hogg Bannan
Young Ireland Downing
Gabby

Then we could switch to 4-4-2 with Heskey or Delfouneso on the bench.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on December 09, 2010, 11:35:52 AM
I really don't know what team I would pick.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on December 09, 2010, 12:03:54 PM
I'd rather not rush NRC back, despite the shit we're in, we did that with Albrighton against Liverpool and he was clearly unfit.

Exactly

I still think gabby was rushed back
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 09, 2010, 12:06:17 PM
I'd rather not rush NRC back, despite the shit we're in, we did that with Albrighton against Liverpool and he was clearly unfit.

Exactly

I still think gabby was rushed back

And it never works does it US?
They either break down or perform poorly due to not being up to speed.
We've seen it time and time again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on December 09, 2010, 12:10:10 PM
I mean Albrighton hasnt played for 3 odd weeks has had an operation then he's straight back in the team
so you know he's going to be off the pace

Im surprised petrov hasnt been playing on crutches
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on December 09, 2010, 12:14:58 PM
Albrighton is a fresh young player and was out for less than a fortnight I think and only played 70 mins so it wasn't too bad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on December 09, 2010, 12:41:57 PM
Less than a fortnight are you sure?

So Albrighton wasn't taken sick before the Blackburn Game on the 21st?


The point being that players are being rushed back when not fully fit and thats when they will pick up further knocks - case in point Gabby

hardly injured for 4 seasons and now struggling, probably trying too hard and putting his body under more strain
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 09, 2010, 01:18:13 PM
With Young, Albrighton, Bannan and Carlos all back, I reckon we'll do them 3-0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tucson Villain on December 09, 2010, 01:20:03 PM
2-0 win.

Much needed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 09, 2010, 01:35:15 PM
The one thing the injuries have done is given options when players are back to be able to play people in the best form I guess. Good news that Sidwell is back too.

I want us to play 4-4-2 against Albion but fear for us if the 2 in the centre mid are Hogg and Bannan, as there is just not enough bite. If Reo Coker is fit then fine.

Is Beye fit enough to start? If so he should have a run at right back whatever we do with Luke Young.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VWBelgian on December 09, 2010, 01:44:25 PM
This and the next game ( wigan away ) is a bit make or break game for Houiller and for Villa if they want to go up the table.. So must wins for villa, if not i fear for the frenchie. He's got some excuses but i dont think he gets the team on track ( look at collins / dunne ... f. e. ). We'll see eh?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 09, 2010, 02:06:29 PM
I would drop Warnock and Dunne tomorrow as they have become liabilities. I'd go with Lichaj and Young at full back, and bring back Cuellar. We're not good enough yet to score 3 or 4 so we have to keep it tight first and foremost. It must be shit for our attacking players knowing disaster is only around the corner each the ball goes into our box, so instilling just a little more confidence into them from that perspective will do wonders.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 09, 2010, 02:24:02 PM
I'm going Saturday. I've been 3 times this season and we haven't conceded a goal.

3-0 Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on December 09, 2010, 03:03:03 PM
Alot of players coming back to full fitness now and its starting to look good again. So positive thinking wanted please! Still think it will be 2-1 to us though, always is edgy against Tesco's.
Been reading there forum, alot seem to think there gunna roll the 'seals' over..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 09, 2010, 03:12:06 PM
I'm going Saturday. I've been 3 times this season and we haven't conceded a goal.

3-0 Villa.

Chelsea, Birmingham & Everton?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 09, 2010, 03:23:12 PM
I'm going Saturday. I've been 3 times this season and we haven't conceded a goal.

3-0 Villa.
West Ham.

Chelsea, Birmingham & Everton?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on December 09, 2010, 03:46:55 PM
We'll smash 'em, they're shite and we're Aston Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: achilles on December 09, 2010, 04:21:28 PM
We'll smash 'em, they're shite and we're Aston Villa.

If only it was that simple?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on December 09, 2010, 04:26:16 PM

Based on the fact that we are Villa and they are fucking Olbiyun.

Fuck me fellas, get a grip eh? Feel free to revisit this post on Saturday night but this is just Smethwick Alliance we are talking about! We are going to fuck them on Saturday, fuck them good and proper, stop all your negative bollocks please.

Well said that man, I said much the same before the game against SHA, I think we lost.

4.1 to us, we'll come good.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 09, 2010, 04:41:58 PM
What songs shall we sing at M Houllier on Saturday?  You'll Never Walk Alone? Eff Off To The Mersey? To the tune of De Do Do Do Da Da Da Da by The Police: Dey Do Dow Don't Dey Dow? Help!? Same old Scouser, always losing? Keep The Red Flag Flying High?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Kevin Dawson on December 09, 2010, 05:19:26 PM
What songs shall we sing at M Houllier on Saturday?  You'll Never Walk Alone? Eff Off To The Mersey? To the tune of De Do Do Do Da Da Da Da by The Police: Dey Do Dow Don't Dey Dow? Help!? Same old Scouser, always losing? Keep The Red Flag Flying High?

No, we'll support THE TEAM AND THE CLUB. 3-1 Villa
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karl Bridges on December 09, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
Odemwingie and Brunt are both struggling with groin strains. I would guess they will risk them if they can but probably not at full pelt.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on December 09, 2010, 07:54:37 PM
We need a reaction to the shite on Monday, so a good performance please.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on December 09, 2010, 08:19:23 PM
2-0  win for us. nailed on
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on December 09, 2010, 08:36:35 PM
3-2.

Can't see us keeping a clean sheet so hopefully we'll outscore them.

Welcome back Greg, BTW.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on December 09, 2010, 08:54:56 PM
cheers. Its obvious i'm needed here in this trying period *cough*
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on December 09, 2010, 09:05:09 PM
I feel like an albatross has just landed on my head
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheTimVilla on December 09, 2010, 09:07:40 PM
Villa to win 3 1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 09, 2010, 09:40:18 PM
2-0  win for us. nailed on

Hello.

We really are in the shit, aren't we.
I'm going Saturday. I've been 3 times this season and we haven't conceded a goal.

3-0 Villa.
West Ham.

Chelsea, Birmingham & Everton?

Paul got it right.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on December 09, 2010, 11:06:59 PM
heh. Sorry but i am confident we'll get a win. Harsh words have been said by the fans and privately behind closed doors and there's no doubt a kick up the arse was needed. I fully expect us to respond especially given the opposition
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 09, 2010, 11:08:17 PM
Where have you been, Greg?

We've been shit for ages. Everyone thought of you as the first to appear in times of strife, but you've not been on. Have you been in prison or something?

Or in the jungle? Are you Shaun Ryder?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 09, 2010, 11:08:33 PM
Or Lembit Opik?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on December 09, 2010, 11:11:05 PM
Or one half of Jedward?

See they are back with a medley of cover tunes. Just in time for Xmas. Expect that will be 'the present' the gerbils get me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Marlon's Hairy Wood on December 09, 2010, 11:12:30 PM
Baker - Cuellar centre back partnership please

It would make us stronger at the back by default and it would show Houllier to have some balls

might as well get the new Cahill in there if the other lads are stepping up
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on December 09, 2010, 11:14:37 PM
lots of reasons paulie

been busy, the shiteness of the original *new* beta version forum, the mere mention of MON provoking rage and a general disgust of football generally. Needed a rest basically.

Worry no more though. I'm back to lead you to the promised land.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 10, 2010, 01:40:43 AM
Ban him!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on December 10, 2010, 02:05:19 AM
Greg is back! I feel like this deserves a celebration!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 10, 2010, 07:56:39 AM
Or Lembit Opik?
I always imagine Greg as that actor who used to goad Ricky Gervais in 'Extras'
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on December 10, 2010, 09:25:45 AM
I hate looking at the table showing where we are, and how even a win only moves you up a a couple of places.
We need to put a run together a pretty bloody sharpish.
I just hope its starts against the Baggies.
I am revising my forecast to
2-1 Villa...................please!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Morten on December 10, 2010, 10:06:25 AM
I believe Houllier will start with this team

Friedel - L.Young, Cuellar, Dunne, Warnock - Albrighton, Hogg, Ireland, Downing - A.Young - Agbonlahor

Subs: Guzan, Lichai/Beye, Collins, Reo-Coker, Bannan, Carew, Heskey

This will leave out Pires and Delfouneso completely, it will be interesting to see it that happens. I would be surprised if we have 3 strikers on the bench. I wonder what the reaction would be, if Carew was left completely out, Delfouneso deserves a place on the bench more than Carew. It would be interesting to read Carews quotes in the Norwegian press, if left out !

I think Cuellar will get a start, he got a positive mention yesterday ("we won 3 games with him"), we must try something new in defence,  and if there is any truth in the stories about Collins' visit to a night club, it would be more obvious. Ireland will get another chance, Bannan to come on if he fails... Hogg to start, as Reo-Coker is not fully fit yet.

If Heskey starts, then maybe Albrighton will be on the bench, that will also be interesting to see. I look forward to see if he will play Heskey + Agbonlahor in the coming weeks, even though that would mean that we start with 2 strikers !

By the way, Villa to win 3-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on December 10, 2010, 10:12:40 AM
Allbrighton will play unless he's injured or GH has gone crackers, we've missed him far more than other players with much bigger reputations.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on December 10, 2010, 10:23:45 AM
Sorry, but....

GREG NASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahem. I feel better already. We'll stuff the Albion on Saturday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on December 10, 2010, 10:27:29 AM
Its like the Grim Reaper logging on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on December 10, 2010, 10:30:40 AM
Just when you think things can't possible get any worse, wee Gregy Nash turns up like a post christmas dinner fart.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 10, 2010, 10:53:08 AM
Just when you think things can't possible get any worse, wee Gregy Nash turns up like a post christmas dinner fart.

But surely sprouty farts are something to be cherished and boasted about? 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 10, 2010, 10:53:35 AM
I for one am gladdened that Greg Nash has turned up in our hour of need, like the caped crusader, or the crucified caper, or the creme de la crepe, or the cradle of filth. Or something like that anyway. Welcome back, Nasher!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on December 10, 2010, 11:22:32 AM
I think it's a good omen.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 10, 2010, 11:34:29 AM
*Faceplam*
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 10, 2010, 11:42:53 AM
I'm glad Greg is back.

Just need Coopers Injury to return. I'd imagine he's posting on an Everton board.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on December 10, 2010, 11:52:16 AM
Yes, welcome back Greg, you're a Villa fan when all else is said and done and so can do no wrong in my book

Well, not very much...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on December 10, 2010, 12:03:58 PM
*Faceplam*

Faceplam?

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on December 10, 2010, 12:27:59 PM
From a baggies forum about us:
Bannan looks out of his depth at the moment without some more experience beside him.

Ireland looks like he regrets joining the club.

Albrighton looks like a young lad who started off like a train but has hit the buffers.

Downing is no better than anything we have.

Young is quick and skillful but can be taken out of the game.

Agbonlahor is due another injury.

Heskey is pony.

I won't lose any sleep.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on December 10, 2010, 12:35:10 PM
Do they mean us?

http://www.westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=66917.0
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 10, 2010, 12:44:12 PM
Do they mean us?

http://www.westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=66917.0

That's them all over. When it suits them they're the plucky underdogs doing ever so well just to be in the Premier League, then they complain when we look down on them. They've got a better history than any other club in the area except us, they should be able to compete in the lower-mid table at least, yet they still regard every league match as a big adventure.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on December 10, 2010, 12:46:24 PM
There is another thread there where they seem to be moaning that we don't hate them as much as we should do.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 10, 2010, 12:49:57 PM
Do they mean us?

http://www.westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=66917.0
Ah, bless.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 10, 2010, 12:52:07 PM
Just when you think things can't possible get any worse, wee Gregy Nash turns up like a post christmas dinner fart.
See that Gregnash, that's you in negative, that is.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 10, 2010, 01:42:17 PM
*Faceplam*

Faceplam?



Yes, that was the intentional joke.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villasjf on December 10, 2010, 03:05:33 PM
Bloody hell the curse has struck again, Gabby and Luke Young are now out with injury and illness.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 10, 2010, 03:12:35 PM
I seriously hope that we sign a decent striker in January

It seems none of them can be relied upon to be fit this season
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on December 10, 2010, 03:34:18 PM
Re. Smethwick.

This guy may be out !

http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2010/12/10/west-bromwich-albion-striker-peter-odemwingie-in-rush-to-be-fit-97319-27800909/

Brunt looks set to start, he has a groin injury though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pmk1981 on December 10, 2010, 03:47:17 PM
fucking young out now.  training this morning

FUCK YOU HOULLIER !! WITH YOUR STUPID FUCKING TRAINING REGEIME !!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 10, 2010, 03:50:15 PM
fucking a young out now.  training this morning

FUCK YOU HOULLIER !! WITH YOUR STUPID FUCKING TRAINING REGEIME !!

Luke Young.

Now stop hyperventilating.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 10, 2010, 03:52:15 PM
Beye or Cuellar in for Luke, Nathan and/or Heskey up front.

So not that bad, there are still options.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pmk1981 on December 10, 2010, 04:17:30 PM
fucking a young out now.  training this morning

FUCK YOU HOULLIER !! WITH YOUR STUPID FUCKING TRAINING REGEIME !!

Luke Young.

Now stop hyperventilating.

Phew..... was starting to get worried then

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on December 10, 2010, 04:17:31 PM
I can't see us keeping a clean sheet thats for sure and up front - well...... 1-3 WBA.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pablopicasso_10 on December 10, 2010, 04:33:23 PM
heskey gets fit, we lose agbonlahor...

cuellar gets fit, we lose l young...

AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 10, 2010, 05:54:29 PM
It's not great we've lost Gabby again, I see GH specifically apologised today. I do agree with him that it should be the end of it now. Come on Villa win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on December 10, 2010, 06:55:15 PM
heskey gets fit, we lose agbonlahor...

cuellar gets fit, we lose l young...

AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!
Yeah it's just beyond the point of being surprised now - I just can't understand it though.

I hope that because of the absence of L.Young Cuellar does NOT play right-back leaving those two clowns up to their 'tricks' in central defence... it needs to be Beye at right-back with a pairing of Cuellar and whoever Houllier thinks is worse out of Dunne and Collins.

A big shame Gabby is out for this one but atleast we've got Heskey back for this and hopefully he can show the same great form he was in before he got injured.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on December 10, 2010, 07:20:26 PM
Cuellar for Collins and Beye for Young plus Bannan, Heskey and a fitter Albrighton to call upon; doesn't look too bad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Summers on December 10, 2010, 07:46:32 PM
While not quite as confident as I was before the injuries today and as long as Ashley Young is okay, then I think we will win this 2-1.   Downing and Albrighton for us, Odumwingiethingy for them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on December 10, 2010, 08:39:47 PM
While not quite as confident as I was before the injuries today and as long as Ashley Young is okay, then I think we will win this 2-1.   Downing and Albrighton for us, Odumwingiethingy for them.

Odumwingiethingy is injured isn't he?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on December 10, 2010, 08:44:03 PM
I really hope he plays Fonz and Heskey up front.

Heskey will hold the ball up alot better than Gabby and Fonz is more skilful than gabby, so with Marc not fully fit I'd start them two.

But I fear we have a manager who will play 451 every game not matter the oposition.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on December 10, 2010, 08:54:50 PM
2-2 Just can't see us winning.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on December 10, 2010, 09:03:39 PM
Ash and Heskey up front for me, Fonz from the bench later.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on December 10, 2010, 10:17:36 PM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 10, 2010, 10:21:03 PM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.

Grow up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on December 10, 2010, 10:24:40 PM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.

Grow up.
You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 10, 2010, 10:52:09 PM

You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.

And if you do, I hope you get arrested.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on December 10, 2010, 11:21:39 PM
Friedel - beye, cuellar, dunne, warnock - albrighton, Hogg, Ireland, downing - young, heskey

Guzan, Collins, lichaj, herd, bannan, fonz, Carew
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rbcuk on December 10, 2010, 11:39:53 PM
Someone who knows cuellar on villatalk has said he thinks he's on the bench with lichaji starting at right back
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JD on December 11, 2010, 04:39:59 AM
Friedel - beye, cuellar, dunne, warnock - albrighton, Hogg, Ireland, downing - young, heskey

Guzan, Collins, lichaj, herd, bannan, fonz, Carew
Collins instead of Dunne, Bannan instead of Ireland and it's 3-1 to Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BannedUserIAT on December 11, 2010, 05:14:18 AM

You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.

My first reaction is that this is the post of a big tough 16 year old.
But I have a feeling it's from someone in their 30's or 40's who never quite got enough female attention in his 20's.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on December 11, 2010, 08:20:57 AM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.

Grow up.
They'll get thrown out. No need to beat them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on December 11, 2010, 09:36:55 AM
Friedel

Beye, Cuellar, Collins, Warnock

Ash, Bannan, Hogg, Downing

Heskey, Fonz

Albrighton was clearly nowhere near fit, so let him rest,

We are at home so let's actually try and win it by playing 442, we haven't got close to beating a team playing 451.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on December 11, 2010, 09:47:14 AM
That's the team I would go with, Gibbo.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on December 11, 2010, 09:48:27 AM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.

Grow up.
You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.

"Celebrate in our end like they always do" - have you been visiting old folks homes?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: lordmcgrath5 on December 11, 2010, 09:51:36 AM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.
You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.

Yep, that's understandable. If you're an away fan in the home end you should keep quiet. If you jump up and take the piss that's not acceptable and you shouldn't be surprised if the people around you are unhappy. Having said that, there really won't be very many at all who actually do it - these stories always kick around before derbies but generally turn out to be figments of the imagination. Not always, though, as some brave SHA fans have found to their cost over the years.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: lordmcgrath5 on December 11, 2010, 10:01:21 AM

You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.

My first reaction is that this is the post of a big tough 16 year old.
But I have a feeling it's from someone in their 30's or 40's who never quite got enough female attention in his 20's.

I think that sort of personal attack is out of order, actually Troy. I don't know the guy, but Blackcountry Villa's posts are generally pretty measured and reasonable - his contributions to the Small Heath away debate last week being one example.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on December 11, 2010, 10:02:31 AM
The Melbourne local has ended with Victory beating Heart 3-1. An away win.  Do not need this  repeating in the Brumwich match.
Rene  has been  allowing opposition to play football hoping that we can respond in kind. However we do not have the wherewithal to do that at the moemnt. So this could be a repeat of Arsenal and Lpool games unless we set  out to stop Albion and may be a hard working   1-0 however with our defence of late I can not see that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on December 11, 2010, 10:43:34 AM
I just looked on their forum they are getting excited as Agbonlahor & Young L are out, one lad say's he's shitting it as he's sitting in the holte..Surely he'll be spotted a mile away?  :D

Without Gabby I think we'll struggle upfront
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 11, 2010, 10:44:35 AM
A good start would be doing something we have failed to do in any of the last 6 games, that is letting in less than at least two goals.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on December 11, 2010, 10:48:30 AM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.

Grow up.
You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.

Hey BCV, ignore the tossers.

They are a strange bunch - whatever happens today score wise ( and they are in with more of a shout than they have been in many a a year with us being in such a state) rise above them.

They are small-time people supporting a small-time club always living in memory of Jeff Astle and the 3 degrees.


UTV
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on December 11, 2010, 11:43:58 AM
Mock them     -they are yams,it's like shooting fish in a barrel
Don't fight 'em (that's naughty)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BannedUserIAT on December 11, 2010, 11:59:45 AM

You haven't had to listen to the idiots going on and on all bloody week. 'We're filling your ground for you and we'll all celebrate in your ends like we always do, your fans just sit there looking at them too scared to say anything'. I hate these fuckers and this is as big as Blues for me, and if any of their fans jump up near me they'll get a good smack, and i couldn't care less if you say grow up or not i'm not going to let these deluded fools take the piss.

My first reaction is that this is the post of a big tough 16 year old.
But I have a feeling it's from someone in their 30's or 40's who never quite got enough female attention in his 20's.

I think that sort of personal attack is out of order, actually Troy. I don't know the guy, but Blackcountry Villa's posts are generally pretty measured and reasonable - his contributions to the Small Heath away debate last week being one example.

Measured and reasonable? You ARE joking, aren't you?
Feck me!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on December 11, 2010, 12:38:29 PM
I am worried now, No Gabby, Heskey cannot be match fit and the midfield looks weak as piss. They've got their tails up and i cannot see where the goals are going to come from 0-2 for me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on December 11, 2010, 12:40:27 PM
Changed my mind on the score

2-1 to us

Ash and Downing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BedsVillain on December 11, 2010, 01:07:15 PM
So who exactly is injured now for this game, I'm losing track?! Or is it easier to list who's still fit?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on December 11, 2010, 01:07:41 PM
It's my birthday and I get to go and watch us beat the Baggies at Villa Park :-) Have fun.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on December 11, 2010, 01:17:14 PM
I am worried now, No Gabby, Heskey cannot be match fit and the midfield looks weak as piss. They've got their tails up and i cannot see where the goals are going to come from 0-2 for me.

 Me too,I know Gab hasnt been back to his full best,but his record against local teams is really impressive,Ivanhoe has been out for a while so its gonna take him time,I dont even count Carew as adding anything to the team anymore. I'd take a draw at best.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on December 11, 2010, 01:28:57 PM
Leaving now, we'll batter the crap out of 'em.

Keep the faith.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: supertom on December 11, 2010, 02:21:36 PM
At the moment we don't look like we could beat a couple of damp paper bags (let alone Tesco bags) blowing in the fucking wind.

Think WBA are catching us on a good day and they'll do one over on us. They're doing reasonably well at the minute, and Di Matteo has got them playing the ball fairly well.

We've too many injuries right now, and I don't see who'd be on our bench to turn things around. Pires? Okay, maybe this is the game he doesn't get bypassed all the time, but I don't see him doing much at all.

1-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on December 11, 2010, 02:23:52 PM
I'm slightly more confident having seen the changes we've made.

I might almost upgrade my expectations to a draw.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: supertom on December 11, 2010, 02:41:23 PM
I'm slightly more confident having seen the changes we've made.

I might almost upgrade my expectations to a draw.
This
Thank fuck for Carlos. We're at least more likely not to concede (too many). Now the problem of scoring goals...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BedsVillain on December 11, 2010, 02:44:39 PM
No Ireland again, not even on the bench! Reo-Coker back in the squad is a bonus..

Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 11, 2010, 08:57:40 PM
Hope we thump these lot, and give a good hiding to any Albion who jump up in our ends if they score.

My son jumped up when they scored, we were in Upper Trinity.
Good job there were no twats in there then eh?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 11, 2010, 09:00:47 PM
Changed my mind on the score

2-1 to us

Ash and Downing.

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