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Title: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 26, 2011, 12:39:47 PM
2-0 Home win

Makoun 24
Walker 68
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irreverent ad on January 26, 2011, 12:47:52 PM
2-1 Home win.

Heskey & Collins
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on January 26, 2011, 12:49:03 PM
2-0 (Young 2) Friedel, Walker, Dunne, Collins, Baker, Makoun, Petrov, Albrighton, Young, Downing, Heskey
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 26, 2011, 12:51:07 PM
A reasonably comfortable 2-0 win

Ash and Heskey.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on January 26, 2011, 12:51:12 PM
A win for us
ohh let's say another nervy 2-1
It will be interesting to see the line up-who can predict what GH has in mind?
Gabby on the left again?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on January 26, 2011, 01:02:37 PM
Why the hell not? A win. 2:1, Young and Bent. Snigger.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on January 26, 2011, 01:05:46 PM
Bent is cup tied. 2-1 home win! Heskey and Petrov to score
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on January 26, 2011, 01:25:52 PM
Quote from: l_mckay on January 26, 2011, 01:05:46 PM
Bent is cup tied. 2-1 home win! Heskey and Petrov to score

Young, Bent and tied? Matron! In that case, Young and Heskey.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on January 26, 2011, 01:30:38 PM
1-0 Heskey 90+2.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 26, 2011, 01:32:38 PM
2-0 Gabby x 2
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: koreanmeatballs on January 26, 2011, 01:34:29 PM
I will predict this will be one of the worst games the world has ever seen, just have a feeling about it.

A horrible nil nil and return to Ewood beckons.

Still though while we're not completely safe of the danger zone (another 6 points in the next 4 games and I will relax) I would rather not be in this competition.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on January 26, 2011, 01:37:54 PM
Quote from: koreanmeatballs on January 26, 2011, 01:34:29 PM
I will predict this will be one of the worst games the world has ever seen, just have a feeling about it.

I always get that feeling about Blackburn
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 26, 2011, 01:40:40 PM
Quote from: damon green on January 26, 2011, 01:37:54 PM
Quote from: koreanmeatballs on January 26, 2011, 01:34:29 PM
I will predict this will be one of the worst games the world has ever seen, just have a feeling about it.

I always get that feeling about Blackburn

Like the 6-4 game you mean  ;D
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on January 26, 2011, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: koreanmeatballs on January 26, 2011, 01:34:29 PM
I will predict this will be one of the worst games the world has ever seen, just have a feeling about it.

The usual then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 26, 2011, 02:49:18 PM
3-1

Delfouneso
Downing
Young

Friedel
Walker Cuellar Clark Baker
Albrighton Bannan Makoun Downing
Young
Delfouneso
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 26, 2011, 02:50:17 PM
Please no Pires.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on January 26, 2011, 03:06:01 PM
2-0 Villa.  I'd like to see Gabby upfront for this one and if he is I'd say he'll score both.  If not then it'll be Heskey and Downing again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 26, 2011, 03:32:39 PM
Quote from: PaulTheVillan on January 26, 2011, 02:50:17 PM
Please no Pires.
I reckon even Houllier says that when he sees him waddling onto the training pitch.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 26, 2011, 03:38:17 PM
1-0. Gabby

Friedel
Walker - Dunne - Collins - Clark
Albrighton - Makoun - Downing - Gabby
Heskey - Delfouneso
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 26, 2011, 04:10:42 PM
1-0. Delfouneso 86.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on January 26, 2011, 04:17:22 PM
Villa 2 Blackburn 1 with heskey getting a brace.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on January 26, 2011, 04:26:51 PM
I will also go for 2-1 with Gabby and Downing scoring.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Gareth on January 26, 2011, 04:53:41 PM
2-1: Downing & Delfouneso

Friedel
Walker Dunne Collins LYoung
Downing Makoun Petrov Albighton
AYoung
Heskey

Subs
Fonz
Gabby
Gardner
NRC
Bannan
Baker
Marshall
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on January 26, 2011, 05:28:44 PM
I'd go for

                        Freidal

walker.        Cuellar.   Clark.      Baker

albrighton.    Petrov.  Makoun.    Young

                   Gabby.  Heskey

Subs- marshall, dunne, collins, reo- coker, bannan, fonz, pires
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 26, 2011, 05:49:32 PM
2 -0 Villa

Downing
Gabby
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on January 26, 2011, 05:55:53 PM
Anyone think he may start Gardner? it would save a midfielder for the United game and give GH a good look at him.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: McCanns Patch on January 26, 2011, 06:39:23 PM
Really need our strongest side possible for this, great opportunity to reach the 5th round with a few all prem ties taking place too.

We will do it over a replay.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 26, 2011, 07:34:50 PM
Buoyed by Bent? Optimism around the club for the first time since last April? A chance to progress to the latter stages of the only major competition we haven 't won in the past 50 years? Three wins in a row?
Isn't the Villa way is it?

1-2 to t'Rovers
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2011, 07:42:25 PM
Us 3-1 them. Watched by about 22K and 156 Rovers fans.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on January 26, 2011, 08:29:27 PM
I think we'll sneak this one one nil, Agbonlahor to continue his 'hot streak'!

Friedel, Walker, Collins, Dunne, Baker, Petrov, Reo-Coker, Downing, Young, Agbonlahor, Heskey

Subs: Marshall, Cuellar, Pires, Delfounso, Makoun, Bannan, Herd
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on January 26, 2011, 08:43:59 PM
Villa 2-0 t'rovers
Heskey
The Fonz
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 26, 2011, 11:10:18 PM
Villa 2 - 0 Heskey Gabby
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on January 27, 2011, 12:55:04 AM
With the Man Utd game coming up on Tuesday I think we'll see a bit of a mix/match side for this match

--------------------Friedel------------------
---Lichaj---Cuellar---Collins---Baker---
-------------Petrov---Makoun-------------
---Albrighton----Bannan--------Pires---
--------------------Heskey-----------------

Marshall
Dunne
Walker
Reo-Coker
Downing
Young
Agbonlahor

That line up would be enough to win in my opinion

Aston Villa 2-1 Blackeye

Heskey 32
Agbonlahor 78

Samba 67
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on January 27, 2011, 06:12:59 AM
Us 2 - 1 Them

Gabby-Ash partnership strikes again.

Kalinic for them.
 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on January 27, 2011, 07:35:10 AM
gotta say a win. 1-0
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on January 27, 2011, 10:17:36 AM
Hopefully a win (2-1) as I am bringing two of my sons down for this one. I'm ashamed to say it is the first FA Cup tie they will have seen in the flesh, so to speak.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on January 27, 2011, 12:45:11 PM
Will Delph, L Young, Clark, Walker and Ireland be fit for this one?  Will Warnock be considered.  Have Beye, Davies, Bannan and Lichaj dropped right down the pecking order or are they injured?  Makoun has Salifou's no. 17 jersey, has Sailfou been released?  Assuming no one returns from injury I'd go:-
Friedel
Cuellar Dunne Collins Baker
Albrighton Petrov Makoun Downing
Gabby Heskey
Subs:- A Young, Reo Coker, Marshall, Delfouneso, Pires, Herd, Johnson

2-1 Gabby x 2
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on January 27, 2011, 01:21:59 PM
I'm going for a win as well.  3-1.  Heskey, Gabby and Carlos for us.  Hoylett for them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 27, 2011, 03:40:25 PM
As usual it's going to be our year...

We know what Blackburn are like, we know what to expect... I'm going for 2-0 hopefully.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on January 27, 2011, 03:45:25 PM
2-1, I'd like to see players in right positions,

Young left, Albrighton right, Makoun & Petrov in the middle and Agbonlahor up front with The Fonz
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 27, 2011, 03:53:47 PM
The thing is, knowing Makoun isn't fully match fit, do we really want him to knock himself out which will see him using the oxygen mask before we play United?

Does anyone think it might be too much too ask our new signing to play 3 games in a week? Obviously I want us to win on Saturday but at the same time I don't want to see Makoun not playing next week because of tiredness etc...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 27, 2011, 03:54:50 PM
I'd go

Friedel

Walker
Cuellar
Clark
Baker

Albrighton
Makoun
Bannan
A Young

Heskey
Delfouneso
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: fredm on January 27, 2011, 03:58:49 PM
Quote from: The Situation on January 27, 2011, 03:40:25 PM
As usual it's going to be our year...

We know what Blackburn are like, we know what to expect... I'm going for 2-0 hopefully.

I think you will find that the present Blackburn are not the long ball version of Big Sam's days.  I am told that the new fella is gradually weaning them off that and with the introduction of Santa Cruz up front are playing it around much more.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 27, 2011, 05:10:53 PM
Watched them against West Brom. Very lucky. Pen not Given and two world class saves from Robinson ..........2-0 Gabby Heskey ..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 27, 2011, 07:33:35 PM
They win the league games, we win the cup games. They better fucking keep their end of the deal up after we surrendered at Ewood Park this year, otherwise sue them for breach of promise.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 27, 2011, 07:54:40 PM
No silly set pieces for this one and we'll be fine.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 27, 2011, 09:30:11 PM
Quote from: Ads on January 27, 2011, 07:54:40 PM
No silly set pieces for this one and we'll be fine.
Warnock not playing should help in this regard.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheTimVilla on January 27, 2011, 09:30:33 PM
Villa 4 Blackeye 2

Gabby, He's Key, Downing, Young for us, Samba & Fattyfatty Dunndunn for them
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 27, 2011, 10:11:07 PM
Id be tempted to give Ireland and Warnock a chance of rehabilitation in this one. If he could get his head sorted Ireland would save us a lot of pain. He is a better player than Seb Larsson for starters.

Friedel
Walker, Cuellar, Collins/Dunne, Warnock
Makoun, Petrov, Bannan/Delph (if fit)
Ireland, Heskey, Downing

that side should be enough to get us through
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on January 27, 2011, 10:22:25 PM
Think we'll lose this one, law of averages and all that.

We've just drawn them too many shagging times in the last two years.
Was happy with the home draw, but not against them.

We have a bit of momentum but Bent isn't eligible for us. Is RSC eligible for them? They seem to have responded well to Big Sam's departure, whether it's just Dead Cat Bounce, I'm not sure. Always thought that Jermaine Jones was a decent player whenever I seen him play for Schalke or the USA, wouldn't have minded us going in for him. Be interesting to see how he gets on in England.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 28, 2011, 03:45:24 AM
Quote from: brontebilly on January 27, 2011, 10:11:07 PM
Id be tempted to give Ireland and Warnock a chance of rehabilitation in this one. If he could get his head sorted Ireland would save us a lot of pain.

Agreed, but I fear he's being kept in cotton wool while he recovers from his injury so he can pass a medical at Newcastle or wherever he's likely to go before the transfer window closes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BedsVillain on January 28, 2011, 09:04:07 AM
Why's this a 1pm kick off? Can't see it advertised for TV anywhere!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 28, 2011, 09:21:44 AM
Quote from: BedsVillain on January 28, 2011, 09:04:07 AM
Why's this a 1pm kick off? Can't see it advertised for TV anywhere!

The Noses Cov game is at 3.00.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BedsVillain on January 28, 2011, 10:20:41 AM
Quote from: Chris Smith on January 28, 2011, 09:21:44 AM
Quote from: BedsVillain on January 28, 2011, 09:04:07 AM
Why's this a 1pm kick off? Can't see it advertised for TV anywhere!

The Noses Cov game is at 3.00.

Cheers Chris!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheBarneyArmy on January 28, 2011, 11:46:49 AM
3-1 Villa, Gabby (2) and Bannan
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on January 28, 2011, 01:02:27 PM
0-3
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 28, 2011, 01:11:16 PM
Please, please can we win the FA Cup.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 28, 2011, 01:22:43 PM
Makoun has picked up an injury and is a doubt for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on January 28, 2011, 01:24:23 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 28, 2011, 01:22:43 PM
Makoun has picked up an injury and is a doubt for tomorrow.
Super:(
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 28, 2011, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 28, 2011, 01:22:43 PM
Makoun has picked up an injury and is a doubt for tomorrow.

Of couse he has, this is Aston Villa 2010-11.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 28, 2011, 01:46:40 PM
Quote from: Chris Smith on January 28, 2011, 09:21:44 AM
Quote from: BedsVillain on January 28, 2011, 09:04:07 AM
Why's this a 1pm kick off? Can't see it advertised for TV anywhere!

The Noses Cov game is at 3.00.

Gives the Villa plenty of time to pick their ambush spots for subsequent smashing up of Small Time Heath and/or Coventry.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mollyig on January 28, 2011, 02:23:00 PM
I hope we put out a strong team to keep the momentum going, although would like to see more of some of the young lads like Bannan and Herd.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on January 28, 2011, 02:41:23 PM
Just looked at the fixture list and noticed that if we win this one and get a favourable 5th round draw on Sunday then we could be one game from Wembley by the time the scum descend on the capital for the biggest game in their history.  It would certainly take the sting out of them getting to Wembley if we could get there as well, and in the proper cup.  ;)

Come on the Villa!  2-0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on January 28, 2011, 03:53:47 PM
3-2 thriller in our favour - Blackburn to score their second on 89 mins setting up the usual nervous finale.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 28, 2011, 03:54:24 PM
Clark, Delph and Walker are fit again and available for selection, but Makoun is doubtful.

I think he'll go

Brad Snr

Walker
Dunne
Collins
Clark

Albrighton
Petrov
Reo Coker
Downing

Young

Heskey
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 28, 2011, 06:02:46 PM
I'd rest Dunne, Petrov and Collins as they have played alot of games, apart from this I'd go strongest team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: johncvilla88 on January 28, 2011, 06:25:18 PM
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2011/01/28/chris-herd-set-for-first-villa-start/?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on January 28, 2011, 06:27:37 PM
Would feel more confident if Bent wasn't cup tied but with Emile back I think we'll win 2-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 28, 2011, 06:29:45 PM
Their main defender Ryan 'hatchet' Nelson is injured

Ah-ha!

http://digitalslander.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/hah-hah.jpg
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on January 28, 2011, 06:33:00 PM
The most significant factor here might be what team Blackburn decide to put out

With them sitting pretty in the league, they may well come with their strongest line up possible. A good run in the cup would be high on the agenda now they are otherwise reasonably safe from the drop..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: johncvilla88 on January 28, 2011, 06:38:08 PM
I recon:

I think the team I would go for (considering Man U Tuesday) would be:

Brad Snr

Walker - Dunne - Clark - Baker

Herd - Petrov - Delph

Albrighton - Heskey - Bannan

Subs
Parish
Delfouneso
Cuellar
Pires
Agbonlahor
A Young
Eric Lichaj

Rest
Collins
Downing
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 28, 2011, 07:47:04 PM
This is a winnable tie.   2-1 us.   We'll come from a goal down with second half strikes from Gabby and Downing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on January 28, 2011, 08:11:30 PM
0-1 Hoillet
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 28, 2011, 08:33:51 PM
I really hope he starts Delfouneso. He looked sharp when he came on at Blues. Deserves a start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 28, 2011, 09:04:58 PM
under mon we could have all picked the team, now we havent a clue, i think it will be 4-5-1 with gabby up front, because Gabby scored I think he will want to build on that
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 28, 2011, 09:08:24 PM
Quote from: johncvilla88 on January 28, 2011, 06:38:08 PM
I recon:

I think the team I would go for (considering Man U Tuesday) would be:

Brad Snr

Walker - Dunne - Clark - Baker

Herd - Petrov - Delph

Albrighton - Heskey - Bannan

Subs
Parish
Delfouneso
Cuellar
Pires
Agbonlahor
A Young
Eric Lichaj

Rest
Collins
Downing

Not a bad shout.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on January 28, 2011, 09:12:40 PM
Quote from: Mazrim on January 28, 2011, 09:08:24 PM
Quote from: johncvilla88 on January 28, 2011, 06:38:08 PM
I recon:

I think the team I would go for (considering Man U Tuesday) would be:

Brad Snr

Walker - Dunne - Clark - Baker

Herd - Petrov - Delph

Albrighton - Heskey - Bannan

Subs
Parish
Delfouneso
Cuellar
Pires
Agbonlahor
A Young
Eric Lichaj

Rest
Collins
Downing

Not a bad shout.

Nah too lightweight, this is the F.A Cup, i want to get through to the next round.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villan from luton on January 28, 2011, 09:16:50 PM
Friedel
Walker     Dunne    Cuellar     Clark
Albrighton     Petrov     Delph    Young
          Heskey       Fonz
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: atomicjam on January 28, 2011, 09:20:33 PM
3-1 Villa win, I am strangely, perhaps worringly, confident.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 28, 2011, 09:25:24 PM
I'm quite sure Makoun will play to help him blend in, and Gabby will want to play seeing as he scored.

I'll go for:

FRIEDEL
WALKER
BAKER
CLARK
CUELLAR
MAKOUN
PETROV
ALBRIGHTON
DOWNING
FONZ
GABBY

SUBS:

HESKEY
ASH
DELPH
COLLINS
NRC
HERD
BANNAN

3-1 TO VILLA
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on January 28, 2011, 10:33:56 PM
Think Blackburn have a toughness about them that will make them difficult to beat so a draw for me. Two weeks ago I would have backed Blackburn.

Bizzarely I quite fancy us to sneak it at the replay at Ewood - that would make up for that lame 2-0 defeat last year.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tony Boucher on January 28, 2011, 10:52:41 PM
Quote from: koreanmeatballs on January 26, 2011, 01:34:29 PM
Still though while we're not completely safe of the danger zone (another 6 points in the next 4 games and I will relax) I would rather not be in this competition.

Madness!  Do you think we can re-enter later on, if we decide we're safe in the league?

On balance, I'd like us to win the FA cup

I'll go for a nervy 3-1, with gabby completing his hat-trick in the 90th minute
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 28, 2011, 11:05:28 PM
I hope Delfouneso starts, he looked quality against city, we need to build his confidence and then keep it up!

...............Brad

Walker Cuellar Clark Warnock

......Makoun Herd  NRC

.... Gabby  Heskey  Fonz

Warnock because we are paying him alot of money, Herd I keep hearing he will start, Makoun, Fonz and Gabby need confidence.

Collins, Dunne and Petrov need a rest

Ash, Marc and Downing I'd keep fresh for Man U
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Moorski on January 28, 2011, 11:16:44 PM
Warnock will not play
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2011, 12:47:40 AM
Quote from: Moorski on January 28, 2011, 11:16:44 PM
Warnock will not play - ever again for Villa
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 29, 2011, 04:46:22 AM
We actually have some decent options now in the squad.

Keeper - only Friedel - at least Guzan is getting experience at Hull

Right back - Walker, Young (been good I reckon this season generally), Beye (was good in both games he started), Lichaj (one good game one shit one probably best loan him out) and Cuellar for away games like Man Utd

Centre Half - Dunne, Collins, Cuellar, Clark

Left Back - Clark, Baker (good debut against Nzogbia), Warnock (though I suspect a deadline day move to Anfield)

Centre Midfield - Reo Coker (needed for Old Trafford not the Cup game), Petrov (play in Cup game certainly not 90 mins in Old Trafford), Makoun (Reo Coker's replacement Id start against Blackburn), Delph (is he fit? Id only bring him back gradually), Bannan (an option for tomorrow or in a 3 man midfield at home against poor opposition), Hogg (did alright for us and will get good experience at Pompey), Herd (not good enough)

Wings - Albrighton, Young, Downing, Gabby (only in games like Man Utd), Ireland (really think we should give him one last chance, too good of a footballer to give up on), Pires (Id pay off the rest of his deal to leave)

Up front - Gabby, Heskey, Bent, Fonz (great cameo against Bham maybe consider for loan)

With the choice to move from 433 to 442. Before the start of next season I reckon L Young, Beye, Warnock, Reo Coker, Petrov, Pires, Ireland (probably) and even Heskey will move on. With Lichaj, Baker, Fonz maybe going on loan. Will be interesting anyway.

For tomorrow, its imperative we have players comfortable on the ball at full back. Definitely Id rest Clark, Reo Coker either Dunne or Collins and Downing ahead of the game next week but this cup game is still winnable.

Friedel
Walker, Cuellar, Dunne, Baker (since Warnock seems off)
Makoun,
Petrov, Bannan
Ireland, Gabby, Young
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 29, 2011, 08:09:00 AM
Quote from: clampy on January 28, 2011, 09:12:40 PM
Quote from: Mazrim on January 28, 2011, 09:08:24 PM
Quote from: johncvilla88 on January 28, 2011, 06:38:08 PM
I recon:

I think the team I would go for (considering Man U Tuesday) would be:

Brad Snr

Walker - Dunne - Clark - Baker

Herd - Petrov - Delph

Albrighton - Heskey - Bannan

Subs
Parish
Delfouneso
Cuellar
Pires
Agbonlahor
A Young
Eric Lichaj

Rest
Collins
Downing

Not a bad shout.

Nah too lightweight, this is the F.A Cup, i want to get through to the next round.

Petrov, Delph and Herd can all tackle. But thinking about it, I'd rather go like this:

...............................Friedel

Walker..........Cuellar..........Clark...........Baker

..........Reo Coker.....Delph
............................................Bannan..............
Albrighton......................................................

...............Delfouneso...........Heskey................
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2011, 08:10:59 AM
Strong as we can, please. A cup run would lift the place. A cup win and it'll be Houllier tattoos all round.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: junxs on January 29, 2011, 08:18:03 AM
Quote from: Chris Smith on January 28, 2011, 09:21:44 AM
Quote from: BedsVillain on January 28, 2011, 09:04:07 AM
Why's this a 1pm kick off? Can't see it advertised for TV anywhere!

The Noses Cov game is at 3.00.

Should mean a better chance of finding a stream then.
Before anyone asks I'm at work so cant get to the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: MattW on January 29, 2011, 08:20:47 AM
Presumably, absence of Villa game on p2p site (http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=football) and telecast details on FA Cup site (http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/facompetitions/thefacup/facuppages/facupontv) indicates the game won't be televised and thus streamed.

Is that right?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on January 29, 2011, 08:23:33 AM
They are doing ok but I fancy a win today. Unfortunately, I shall be spending most of the day at work catching up on stuff I haven't done for a couple of weeks so won't be at the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2011, 08:36:18 AM
Quote from: MattW on January 29, 2011, 08:20:47 AM
Presumably, absence of Villa game on p2p site (http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=football) and telecast details on FA Cup site (http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/facompetitions/thefacup/facuppages/facupontv) indicates the game won't be televised and thus streamed.

Is that right?

ITV have the rights so it'll be a bloke in the upper witton filming it with a Nokia N95 for their 'highlights' package 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on January 29, 2011, 09:04:27 AM
Is there any particular reason for the game to be at 1pm? I had no idea!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on January 29, 2011, 09:12:50 AM
Full-back Kyle Walker is set to make his home debut against Rovers clash after recovering from a back problem, while Ciaran Clark and Fabian Delph are also back from injury.

The manager has decided to rest Richard Dunne while Stephen Ireland [knee], Chris Herd [calf] and Luke Young [knee] will all miss the game through injury.

Jean II Makoun [thigh] is also an injury doubt with a thigh problem sustained against Wigan.

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2279372,00.html

On that basis, I think I would play:

Friedel - Walker, Cuellar, Collins, Clark - NRC, Makoun / Delph / Bannan - Albrighton, Delfouneso, Agbonlahor - Heskey
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 29, 2011, 09:20:26 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on January 29, 2011, 09:04:27 AM
Is there any particular reason for the game to be at 1pm? I had no idea!

They need to give any Villa fans intent of causing trouble a couple of extra hours drinking time before squaring up to the Blues/Cov fans in town
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on January 29, 2011, 09:34:33 AM
Has anyone said "it must be Blackburn's turn now"? Well hope not and they have been winning the League games against us  whilst we have had the cup wins in the last two seasons.

So they can have  the League game again in a couple of weeks time!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on January 29, 2011, 09:41:35 AM
Quote from: MattW on January 29, 2011, 08:20:47 AM
Presumably, absence of Villa game on p2p site (http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=football) and telecast details on FA Cup site (http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/facompetitions/thefacup/facuppages/facupontv) indicates the game won't be televised and thus streamed.

Is that right?

and what's your reason for not going to Villa Park?

(clicks on google to locate Sydney-quickly discovers it's not in Brum)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on January 29, 2011, 10:26:29 AM
Quote from: aftab235 on January 29, 2011, 09:34:33 AM
Has anyone said "it must be Blackburn's turn now"? Well hope not and they have been winning the League games against us  whilst we have had the cup wins in the last two seasons.

So they can have  the League game again in a couple of weeks time!

I'd rather we win both.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on January 29, 2011, 10:43:37 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on January 29, 2011, 10:26:29 AM
Quote from: aftab235 on January 29, 2011, 09:34:33 AM
Has anyone said "it must be Blackburn's turn now"? Well hope not and they have been winning the League games against us  whilst we have had the cup wins in the last two seasons.

So they can have  the League game again in a couple of weeks time!

I'd rather we win both.

We NEED to win both.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on January 29, 2011, 10:50:27 AM
Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on January 29, 2011, 10:43:37 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on January 29, 2011, 10:26:29 AM
Quote from: aftab235 on January 29, 2011, 09:34:33 AM
Has anyone said "it must be Blackburn's turn now"? Well hope not and they have been winning the League games against us  whilst we have had the cup wins in the last two seasons.

So they can have  the League game again in a couple of weeks time!

I'd rather we win both.

We NEED to win both.

Yes but............
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on January 29, 2011, 11:38:33 AM
No streaming available today on net- even villa streams say they haven't a link to villa game today-match is live on wm and maybe on 5 live xtra - not sure though!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on January 29, 2011, 11:40:37 AM
Quote from: aftab235 on January 29, 2011, 10:50:27 AM
Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on January 29, 2011, 10:43:37 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on January 29, 2011, 10:26:29 AM
Quote from: aftab235 on January 29, 2011, 09:34:33 AM
Has anyone said "it must be Blackburn's turn now"? Well hope not and they have been winning the League games against us  whilst we have had the cup wins in the last two seasons.

So they can have  the League game again in a couple of weeks time!

I'd rather we win both.

We NEED to win both.

Yes but............

Ok, then.  This one please.  This is our only hope of success this season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: bob on January 29, 2011, 12:06:44 PM
Quote from: VillaStreams
PLEASE NOTE ITS HIGHLY UNLIKELY WE WILL HAVE THE FA CUP GAME AGAINST BLACKBURN ON SATURDAY. THANKS.

******!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: citizenDJ on January 29, 2011, 12:09:19 PM
The team's in:

Friedel: Walker, Cuellar, Clark, Baker: Pires, Reo-Coker, Bannan, Agbonlahor: Heskey, Delfouneso

Probably about right, all things considered. Except for Pires, of course.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: johncvilla88 on January 29, 2011, 12:11:29 PM
Any news on the bench?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on January 29, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
 Subs: Petrov, Marshall, Delph, Collins, Albrighton, A Young, Downing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: johncvilla88 on January 29, 2011, 12:18:12 PM
Disappointed Chris Herd doesn't even make the bench would be a game he could come on for 60th minute if were winning 3-0! lol
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: boboonthecorner on January 29, 2011, 12:33:39 PM
0-2 Home defeat. I was hoping GH may have gone for this game so this season wasn't a complete waste.  Keane(?!?) seems to have Rovers playing for him so another early exit I'm afraid today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: boboonthecorner on January 29, 2011, 12:36:15 PM
I hadn't seen the team so I'll change that last post. Awful team selection, changed at half time but already 0-3 down. Full time  1-4.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers F.A. Cup 4th Round Pre-Match Thread
Post by: boboonthecorner on January 29, 2011, 02:04:59 PM
Quote from: boboonthecorner on January 29, 2011, 12:36:15 PM
I hadn't seen the team so I'll change that last post. Awful team selection, changed at half time but already 0-3 down. Full time  1-4.

Right, I'll follow this up with a 4-0 away defeat on Tuesday night please :)
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