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Title: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on February 22, 2011, 07:38:54 PM: 4-0 Home win.

Young (A.) 12
Bent 34
Agbonlahor 56
Reo-Coker 78

New H&V out aswell:

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Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on February 22, 2011, 07:42:59 PM: 2-1 to us.
Bent and Clark for us.
Kalinic as usual for them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on February 22, 2011, 07:43:17 PM: 3-1 again, Bent, Downing and Walker.... Friedel, Walker, Dunne, Collins, Baker, Petrov, Bannan, Reo-Coker, Young, Downing, Bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on February 22, 2011, 07:49:26 PM: Good win for us here.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on February 22, 2011, 08:02:07 PM: 2-0

Downing and Bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tarzansbrother on February 22, 2011, 08:07:15 PM: I dont know, clean sheets and even Coker scoring. A nice 3-0 win will do us wonders with Bent getting a brace. Reality will be a nervous 2-1 win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on February 22, 2011, 08:12:58 PM: 1-1 and much gnashing of teeth.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: atomicjam on February 22, 2011, 08:18:07 PM: 2-1 Villa win... Gabby and Ashley
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 22, 2011, 08:20:54 PM: This will be a very different Blackburn to the rabble who "turned up" for The FA Cup

1-1 and us hanging on again at the end
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on February 22, 2011, 08:37:07 PM: Quote from: damon green on February 22, 2011, 08:12:58 PM
1-1 and much gnashing of teeth.

Greg?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 22, 2011, 08:48:31 PM: 1-0

Gabby
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on February 22, 2011, 09:08:52 PM: 2 - 1 to the Villa, with Bent and Albrighton getting the goals and a Dunne OG for them!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 22, 2011, 09:20:50 PM: Hmmm, I'll got for 1-1. Them getting a late equaliser.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on February 22, 2011, 09:21:55 PM: Quote from: eamonn on February 22, 2011, 08:37:07 PM
Quote from: damon green on February 22, 2011, 08:12:58 PM
1-1 and much gnashing of teeth.

Greg?

heh

*facepalm*
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 22, 2011, 09:52:54 PM: GH needs to set up right for this game, no fannying around
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: j66acd on February 22, 2011, 10:36:22 PM: I want us to win, we need a win and it will be 1-1 and another frustrating walk back to the car followed by a 21st birthday party piss up!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: swiss1968 on February 22, 2011, 10:41:10 PM: After the blackpool result we look in deep shit,now is the time to stop pising about and start playing like we are in deep shit,games against the teams around us coming up we need to pull our finger's out..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 22, 2011, 10:44:07 PM: The day it all finally clicks and we hammer them 6-0. A score only exceeded at the weekend by Arsenal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 22, 2011, 11:13:11 PM: The league table looks horrific again tonight, thank fcuk we beat City and Wigan.

Really need a win in this one, won't be pretty but I expect a 2-1.

Funny fixture this of late, we routinely turn them over comfortably in the cups yet have lost three in a row against them in the league.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on February 22, 2011, 11:15:06 PM: Comfy home win and Bent will score
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on February 22, 2011, 11:21:10 PM: A grim 1-0 win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on February 22, 2011, 11:23:49 PM: Win, please God, win. Any win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rich6by7 on February 22, 2011, 11:29:38 PM: Need to win this because I'm going to this game and I haven't seen us win a league game since the Hull game last season. But also because my friend is coming down from Stafford and he's bringing his lad with him for the first time, so he needs to see a winning team on his first VP visit!

I'll go for 2-1. Agbonlahor and Bent for us, Kalinic for them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on February 23, 2011, 02:19:41 AM: 1-1 draw,

downing (24)

Kalinic (78)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on February 23, 2011, 02:41:52 AM: Quote from: Pete3206 on February 22, 2011, 11:21:10 PM
A grim 1-0 win.

Nowt grim about that lad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on February 23, 2011, 05:52:26 AM: I want this to be a horrible weekend for the "scum" we batter Blackburn 4-0 and go above them. And they get battered 4-0 Does that make me a bad person ......
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on February 23, 2011, 07:19:12 AM: We need a win.

We want a win.

And win we will.

Us 3 - 1 Them.

Ash, Bent & Clark for us.

Who cares about them?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 23, 2011, 08:08:46 AM: Did someone say NRC to score? Haha. He's never scored at Villa Park. Probably one of the only squad members to do so.

1-1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nastylee on February 23, 2011, 08:42:49 AM: Really need 3 points but a frustrating draw would not surprise many.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on February 23, 2011, 08:52:35 AM: The shit defence let's us down again.

2-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on February 23, 2011, 08:57:33 AM: 2-1 to us with Gabby and Bent scoring please Villa let's beat Blackburn.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on February 23, 2011, 09:19:22 AM: They don't play as much hoofball since Allardyce left so there should be less pressure on Dunne & Collins as long as we mark Samba from Pedersen set pieces. We desperately need three points now - anything less and we're in deep shit. Our players should be fresh after a two week break so a repeat of the cup game score - 3-1 to us but keeping 11 men on the pitch
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 23, 2011, 09:28:57 AM: I really hope GH doesn't start with Petrov & NRC in the middle. We'll have no chance of creating anything.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on February 23, 2011, 09:30:50 AM: Think Petrov is now well down the pecking order - he wasn't even in the squad last time out even though he was fit. I'd have NRC in to provide some bite in midfield though
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on February 23, 2011, 09:31:06 AM: Villa 2-0 Bburn
Bent
Gabby
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 23, 2011, 09:40:34 AM: I hope GH realises this is a must win & doesn't start NRC & Petrov together.

Let's freshen it up. Ashley Young isn't playing well IMO & Gabby would be a better option coming from the bench.

Friedel
Walker Dunne Collins Baker
Delph Bannan Bradley
Albrighton Downing
Bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on February 23, 2011, 10:02:45 AM: My heart says 2-1, my head says 1-1 and with Bolton away next time out, I think we will be right in it...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 23, 2011, 10:22:43 AM: Quote from: CJ on February 23, 2011, 09:30:50 AM
Think Petrov is now well down the pecking order - he wasn't even in the squad last time out even though he was fit. I'd have NRC in to provide some bite in midfield though

If you saws Houllier's comments in the week then you can't read anything into that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on February 23, 2011, 10:26:44 AM: Yeah, agreed. I saw Houllier's comments and Stan is clearly still in his plans but no longer first name on the team sheet in spite of being club captain. Quite refreshing really - players hopefully being picked on form rather than out of habit
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on February 23, 2011, 10:33:42 AM: A nice 2-0 win. Wouldn't be going as I will be in Sunny Malaga for long weekend for salsa holiday. I donate my ticket and bought 2nd ticket for Children Hospital raffle.

Will pick up new heroes and villains in next home game after that on 19th of March (Long wait :()
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on February 23, 2011, 10:35:33 AM: With the Blues not playing it's important we get a win to push ourselves up the table.

Another draw though,1-1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tarzansbrother on February 23, 2011, 10:39:23 AM: Quote from: Salsa Party Animal on February 23, 2011, 10:33:42 AM
A nice 2-0 win. Wouldn't be going as I will be in Sunny Malaga for long weekend for salsa holiday. I donate my ticket and bought 2nd ticket for Children Hospital raffle.

Will pick up new heroes and villains in next home game after that on 19th of March (Long wait :()

How you donate your ticket to the hospital? Ive had a few matches this season where i cant even give to a mate.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 23, 2011, 10:45:58 AM: It amazes me how some see Delph and Bradley as the saviours !!
We need experienced heads now, we are in a relagation scrap & kids / US Rookies won't get you results
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 23, 2011, 10:55:51 AM: Quote from: CJ on February 23, 2011, 10:26:44 AM
Yeah, agreed. I saw Houllier's comments and Stan is clearly still in his plans but no longer first name on the team sheet in spite of being club captain. Quite refreshing really - players hopefully being picked on form rather than out of habit

He also said something about how he should have rotated more at Blackpool. Gave me the impression that he'll change players regardless of form to keep them fresh. I like the theory but not if it ends up like Ranieri's Tinkerman approach.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on February 23, 2011, 11:01:07 AM: Just go to ticket office and ask to print a ticket and relocating help. Explain it to them and they probably can deal with it without trouble.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 23, 2011, 11:02:32 AM: when did SAF last name back to back unchanged team ??
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 23, 2011, 11:10:25 AM: Quote from: WikiVilla on February 23, 2011, 11:02:32 AM
when did SAF last name back to back unchanged team ??

As I said I'm not against rotation but not everyone is as good at is Ferguson. His track record shows that he can be trusted to make the right choice more often than not; we're 16th in the league.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 23, 2011, 11:22:53 AM: When does Makouns ban kick in ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on February 23, 2011, 11:28:23 AM: I fear this will be similar to Fulham - we may go into the lead but won't hold on to it. Slightest bit of resistance from the opposition and we crumble. Another draw at best I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on February 23, 2011, 11:28:50 AM: Quote from: WikiVilla on February 23, 2011, 11:22:53 AM
When does Makouns ban kick in ?
Next 3 games - so Blackburn, Manc, and Bolton
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 23, 2011, 11:36:27 AM: Quote from: levico on February 23, 2011, 11:28:23 AM
I fear this will be similar to Fulham - we may go into the lead but won't hold on to it. Slightest bit of resistance from the opposition and we crumble. Another draw at best I'm afraid.

We didn't crumble last time we played them and we didn't crumble against Man City or Wigan. We also showed a lot of grit to hold out when down to 10 men at Blackpool. We do have some frailties but is nowhere near as bad as some are suggesting.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 23, 2011, 11:46:53 AM: Quote from: WikiVilla on February 23, 2011, 11:02:32 AM
when did SAF last name back to back unchanged team ??

Rotation is fine, but if you're going to compare against another manager's rotation record, Ferguson isn't the best one - it's easy to rotate when you've such quality in depth.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nicardinho on February 23, 2011, 12:33:06 PM: The referee will be Martin Atkinson (West Yorkshire)

His last Villa game saw us play Spurs at home, when he dismissed Defoe for a deliberate elbow. In total, Atkinson has shown 8 red cards in 27 games, 'bettered' only by Phil Dowd and Anthony Taylor, who have shown 9 and 10 reds respectively in 26 matches.

The last time Blackburn had the pleasure of Mr Atkinson was back in January, as they lost at Stamford Bridge.

He will be assisted by Glenn Turner (yellow flag) and Gary Beswick (chequered flag). The 4th official is Lee Probert.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 23, 2011, 12:39:36 PM: Will win 2-1 after going behind 0-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: myf on February 23, 2011, 01:06:13 PM: This gives us a massive opportunity to push ourselves away from the relegation battle. Wigan have Manu, Wolves have Blackpool and West Ham have Liverpool. WBA don't play until Monday night (Stoke). With Blues not playing we can really put pressure on teams around us with a win.

Anything less than a win and we'll be stuck in the mire for the remainder of the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on February 23, 2011, 02:05:39 PM: We simply must win it, and I think we will because, well, anything else and we're really in the shit. 2-1 to Villa, Bent and Young.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on February 23, 2011, 02:54:30 PM: I think a 3-1 repeat of the cup score a month ago is in order.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on February 23, 2011, 03:44:55 PM: Oh goody it's Blackburn again. ::) Nailed on draw this for me. 1-1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on February 23, 2011, 05:45:57 PM: 1-0 villa win for me! Gabby to score
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on February 23, 2011, 06:10:54 PM: Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on February 23, 2011, 03:44:55 PM
Oh goody it's Blackburn again. ::) Nailed on draw this for me. 1-1.

We beat them in the cups and they beat us in the league, i've gotta bad feeling about this one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on February 23, 2011, 06:31:00 PM: All the lads will be rested and fresh
there's massive competition for places in the midfield so no complacency there.
GH has had time to drill into them how he wants the game played etc
And Blackburn are predictable and limited-we are not
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 23, 2011, 07:40:11 PM: 2-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on February 23, 2011, 07:55:47 PM: I hope during our time off they've been thoroughly practising getting the ball in the box early and creating chances, we have'nt done this anywhere near enough this season, especially since signing Bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on February 23, 2011, 08:56:25 PM: We desperately need a win and i think we'll get one, comfortable 2-0 to us until we gift them a goal in the last minute and hang on for dear life. 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Top Cat on February 23, 2011, 09:09:10 PM: Quote from: The Left Side on February 23, 2011, 06:10:54 PM
Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on February 23, 2011, 03:44:55 PM
Oh goody it's Blackburn again. ::) Nailed on draw this for me. 1-1.

We beat them in the cups and they beat us in the league, i've gotta bad feeling about this one.

My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on February 23, 2011, 09:28:01 PM: I'll go for 3-2 to the Villa; goals from Bent, Walker and Gabby

We really the points to give us some breathing space so come on you Villa boys!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 23, 2011, 10:39:39 PM: Quote from: The Left Side on February 23, 2011, 06:10:54 PM
Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on February 23, 2011, 03:44:55 PM
Oh goody it's Blackburn again. ::) Nailed on draw this for me. 1-1.

We beat them in the cups and they beat us in the league, i've gotta bad feeling about this one.

Yeah I don't get this.

We routinely turn them over in the cups, won both league cup semis and also the FA cup ties. I know they don't put out their strongest team but then neither do we seeing as the Fonz and Pires both scored in the last game.

And yet they've won their last 3 league games against us?!

I don't see them posing much of a threat from open play but given how poor Friedel was at Ewood Park and for that Fulham corner, then him dealing with Pedersen's corners isn't filling me with a huge amount of confidence.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on February 23, 2011, 11:55:35 PM: I think the main anomaly in there is the home game from last season, which was all very half arsed as fourth was gone.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on February 23, 2011, 11:56:51 PM: Anyone got a HQ version of the Bent and Ash picture on the front of the new H&V?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on February 24, 2011, 01:48:55 AM: Quote from: luke25 on February 23, 2011, 07:55:47 PM
I hope during our time off they've been thoroughly practising getting the ball in the box early and creating chances,

Nah, Hotlips confirmed on Pravda the other day that he had given the squad a few days off to pull their sacks out and chill.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VancouverLion on February 24, 2011, 03:17:46 AM: 3-1 Bent x2 and Gabby. Dunn for them.

Really need to get behind the lads for this one as it's a massive game for us, we need to lift them, get them going.
Just hope it's not half empty and dead!

UTV
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 24, 2011, 06:59:26 AM: Should be a decent crowd as its Sat 3pm and we havent played at home for a while - 36k ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: koreanmeatballs on February 24, 2011, 10:09:21 AM: Anybody else bit worried? If we fail to win this one we are right in the shite...

Lose and will the moronic lot in the Holte start chanting 'Sacked in the morning' after screaming for Houllier to 'give us a wave' a few weeks ago?

No excuses, we have to win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on February 24, 2011, 10:14:34 AM: Quote from: koreanmeatballs on February 24, 2011, 10:09:21 AM
Anybody else bit worried?
With a defence like ours, you have to be worried.
When we take the lead i'm always shivering like a shitting dog, waiting for the inevitable equaliser.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 24, 2011, 10:27:32 AM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on February 24, 2011, 10:14:34 AM
Quote from: koreanmeatballs on February 24, 2011, 10:09:21 AM
Anybody else bit worried?
With a defence like ours, you have to be worried.
When we take the lead i'm always shivering like a shitting dog, waiting for the inevitable equaliser.

That's the DTs, nothing to do with the Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on February 24, 2011, 10:28:30 AM: 3-1 to Villa.

Bent x2
Downing
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: alanclare on February 24, 2011, 11:40:29 AM: If we don't win this one the writing's good and truly on the wall.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on February 24, 2011, 01:01:48 PM: We have got to bring Albrighton back. He makes more chances than anyone. And Bent will be on the end of a lot of them. 2-1 Villa .....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on February 24, 2011, 01:24:51 PM: Is this the 3rd game of the 'winnable 11 ?'

We ain't won one yet, and desperately need to win this one.
I'm going for a nervy 2-1 to give us a boost before smashing the shit out of Citeh on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on February 24, 2011, 02:02:14 PM: Villa 5-0 Bent hatrick Downing & Agnonlahor
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on February 24, 2011, 03:08:09 PM: Quote from: alanclare on February 24, 2011, 11:40:29 AM
If we don't win this one the writing's good and truly on the wall.

What writing would that be, "I am alanclare, Exaggerator to the Queen."?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on February 24, 2011, 03:17:02 PM: Quote from: Mazrim on February 24, 2011, 03:08:09 PM
Quote from: alanclare on February 24, 2011, 11:40:29 AM
If we don't win this one the writing's good and truly on the wall.

What writing would that be, "I am alanclare, Exaggerator to the Queen."?

I don't think we will win this game as Blackburn are a good side and can expose or weakness at dealing with crosses into the box from set-pieces rather well. I don't, however, think that it will mean a great deal in the context of our run in if we don't win as there are a few other more winnable games left than one against a team who have beaten us in the last 3 attempts (2nd string cup matches apart). I desperately hope for 3 points but it will not be the end of the world if take just 1, the teams below us are there for a reason and are unlkely to all win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 24, 2011, 03:31:44 PM: Quote
Blackburn are a good side

Are they?

They're a below average side I'd say, and their away form in particular is nothing to write home about. Not saying that we'll definitely win but there are at least a dozen teams I'd be more worried about than Blackburn.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Michel Sibble on February 24, 2011, 03:55:52 PM: Should be a 1-0 win, with multiple coronaries between the 65th minutes and full time.

Downing (25").
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on February 24, 2011, 04:17:24 PM: It's another one of these 'type' of games.

Each game gets bigger and bigger, we can start to breathe ever so slightly more easily if we get the 3 points on Saturday.

We've really got to start pushing on instead of making things difficult for ourselves.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: koreanmeatballs on February 24, 2011, 08:20:22 PM: Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on February 24, 2011, 03:17:02 PM
Quote from: Mazrim on February 24, 2011, 03:08:09 PM
Quote from: alanclare on February 24, 2011, 11:40:29 AM
If we don't win this one the writing's good and truly on the wall.

What writing would that be, "I am alanclare, Exaggerator to the Queen."?

I don't think we will win this game as Blackburn are a good side and can expose or weakness at dealing with crosses into the box from set-pieces rather well. I don't, however, think that it will mean a great deal in the context of our run in if we don't win as there are a few other more winnable games left than one against a team who have beaten us in the last 3 attempts (2nd string cup matches apart). I desperately hope for 3 points but it will not be the end of the world if take just 1, the teams below us are there for a reason and are unlkely to all win.

Who are these teams?

Wolves/ West Ham/ West Brom/ Wigan - Will be much harder to play as they will throw everything into the games. Plus they seem to have the bottle to pull some results out.

Stoke seem to find a way of f**king us over. If Blackburn can expose our weakness so can Stoke.

This is about the easiest fixture we have left (maybe Newcastle) so if we don't win this then were in serious shit, it's not an exaggeration.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on February 24, 2011, 09:48:27 PM: An early goal would settle the nerves somewhat, this really is a game we should win and I think we will win 3-1. Blackburn are not a good side but a very average side away from home and I expect albrighton and Bradley to start and look forward to a decent result.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on February 24, 2011, 10:21:40 PM: Heart say Villa win. Head says score draw.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on February 24, 2011, 11:25:26 PM: Quote from: Chris Smith on February 24, 2011, 03:31:44 PM
Quote
Blackburn are a good side

Are they?

They're a below average side I'd say
A below average team that are still above us in the league.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on February 25, 2011, 06:04:50 AM: Quote from: Chris Smith on February 24, 2011, 03:31:44 PM
Quote
Blackburn are a good side

Are they?

there are at least a dozen teams I'd be more worried about than Blackburn.

And there are 14 teams above us that Blackburn fans could say the same about.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on February 25, 2011, 06:06:56 AM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on February 23, 2011, 09:40:34 AM
I hope GH realises this is a must win & doesn't start NRC & Petrov together.

Let's freshen it up. Ashley Young isn't playing well IMO & Gabby would be a better option coming from the bench.

Friedel
Walker Dunne Collins Baker
Delph Bannan Bradley
Albrighton Downing
Bent

Couldn't go with Delph and Bannan. One or the other. I'd agree with giving Clark a break and giving Baker a chance. I'd also play Young ahead of Albrighton. We need points and also to get his value up before the summer unfortunately.

I expect Petrov to come back in next to Bradley. Young up his hole, Gabby wasted on wing. If Houllier picks the side I expect him to we will struggle to win. Squeaky bum time
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 09:06:58 AM: Delph Bannan Bradley in the middle would be suicide

Very limited PL experience there, tomorrow will be an ugly physical scrap and we'll need experienced heads like NRC & Stan in the engine room
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on February 25, 2011, 09:51:23 AM: We've tried NRC and petrov together and very rarely has it been effective, hence we're struggling at the bottom of the league, Delph, Bannan and Bradley would offer something different, maybe just 2 of the would be risky but playing a 3 in there me`ns they should be able to cope at home v a poorish side.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CheeriOneill on February 25, 2011, 10:07:12 AM: Quote from: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 09:06:58 AM
NRC & Stan in the engine room

Not too sure Petrov and Engine Room go in same sentence.

I would go Albrighton - Bradley - NRC - Downing

Ged will not.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 25, 2011, 10:20:55 AM: Quote from: pedro25 on February 25, 2011, 09:51:23 AM
We've tried NRC and petrov together and very rarely has it been effective, hence we're struggling at the bottom of the league, Delph, Bannan and Bradley would offer something different, maybe just 2 of the would be risky but playing a 3 in there me`ns they should be able to cope at home v a poorish side.

It's a must win game and not one to be making experiments, there's about 10 PL games between them in that lot and they've never played together before.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on February 25, 2011, 10:28:29 AM: I'm going, and I haven't seen us lose for three seasons (not that I go that often of course).

No worries, and it's your round Joe.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on February 25, 2011, 10:32:50 AM: I'd go with this:

Friedel

Walker Dunne Collins Baker

NRC Bradley Bannan

Albrighton Bent Young

Bench: Marshall, Clark, L Young (if fit), Downing, Petrov, Agbonlahor, Delph
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 11:05:48 AM: Don't get this Bradley starting thing, he's totally unproven at PL Level :

Friedel

Walker Dunne Collins Clark

Downing NRC Petrov (c) Agbonlahor

Bent Young
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on February 25, 2011, 12:04:20 PM: Everyone's totally unproven at PL level at some stage of their career.

I'll explain my thinking. We've got Bradley for the next two and a half months before we need to make a decision on signing him permanently. A home tie v Blackburn is not a bad place to give him a start, especially with NRC alongside him and Bannan in there too. He'll hardly be ruthlessly exposed to the best midfield in the country in that situation.

That's also why I'd put Baker in for this one - he looked comfortable v the same opposition in the cup, and I'd take the chance to rest Clark (as well as having him on the bench as CB cover as we now have no other covering CBs with Cuellar injured, Davies sold, Lowry on loan and the versatile Lichaj on loan).

I'd start Albrighton as I think Givet is vulnerable to pace and a direct winger. I think he'd find Downing easier to handle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on February 25, 2011, 12:10:54 PM: 3-2 Villa

We won't not concede, it's what we do, but I think we'll score on more than them....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on February 25, 2011, 01:45:00 PM: No Collins apparently tomorrow, but should be back for Wednesday
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on February 25, 2011, 01:50:10 PM: Cuellar is still knacked isn't he?

Guess that means two left footers at CB.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Le Lapin on February 25, 2011, 02:54:11 PM: The pressure is on, at home, a 1-1 draw, they score in the first minute and we equalise midway through the second half. Downing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karl Bridges on February 25, 2011, 03:59:47 PM: Samba & Hoillet both doubtful for them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on February 25, 2011, 04:19:44 PM: edit
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 04:21:32 PM: Biggest game of the season so far !
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on February 25, 2011, 04:25:00 PM: http://http://www.brfcs.co.uk/mb/index.php/topic/24230-aston-villa-vs-blackburn-rovers/

Their pre match thread is quite amusing
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 25, 2011, 04:26:32 PM: Walker Dunne Clark Baker
?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on February 25, 2011, 04:29:39 PM: How's Luke Young doing these days?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 25, 2011, 04:31:17 PM: Injured. With some mystery injury no-one can cure.

Probably finished.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 25, 2011, 04:31:27 PM: Wonder if GH would throw Warnock in?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on February 25, 2011, 04:35:40 PM: Quote from: Dave on February 25, 2011, 04:29:39 PM
How's Luke Young doing these days?
He is back fit now isn't he ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on February 25, 2011, 04:42:28 PM: Quote from: VILLALWAYS on February 25, 2011, 04:35:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 25, 2011, 04:29:39 PM
How's Luke Young doing these days?
He is back fit now isn't he ?
Physioroom says that he's out for another month or so with a knee injury.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 04:44:43 PM: Good sense of humour them rovers fans
So they've been out in the sun and have 2 debutants ? Formica isn't that a kitchen work surface ? This will be a tough game, will stick with 1-1 though as I think we can match them
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on February 25, 2011, 04:47:25 PM: Quote from: Dave on February 25, 2011, 04:42:28 PM
Quote from: VILLALWAYS on February 25, 2011, 04:35:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 25, 2011, 04:29:39 PM
How's Luke Young doing these days?
He is back fit now isn't he ?
Physioroom says that he's out for another month or so with a knee injury.

Not sure how accurate that is as it's also says Weimann is out til March and he's currently pinging them in at Watford
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on February 25, 2011, 04:49:51 PM: Luke Young has been training.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on February 25, 2011, 04:50:40 PM: Ged says Luke's had a full week training.

Still, down to the bare bones again at the back, which is nice, thanks to injuries and loans. Good.

PS I forgot Warnock. And Beye. I suppose those boys are available...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 04:57:47 PM: Warnock & Beye ? I'd prefer Ant n Dec in defence
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on February 25, 2011, 04:57:53 PM: Bakers due back from suspension as well isn't he ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on February 25, 2011, 05:01:50 PM: Yes.

I expect Clark in the centre with him or Young left back.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 05:05:22 PM: Baker looks solid, just needs to watch those two footed lunges
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on February 25, 2011, 05:06:27 PM: Walker Dunne Clarke Baker

L.Young on bench ??
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 25, 2011, 05:08:13 PM: I'd go with that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on February 25, 2011, 05:12:12 PM: Can we please not concede from a corner in this game im fed up of corners. When we take them the ball usually ends up in the keepers hands, against us please Friedel dont bother shouting Away! but concentrate on making an effort to get to the ball and then somehow our defense despite being quite decent in the air end up being caught out as the ball nestles in the back of our net!

Gerrard were shit at them hope we practiced in the break we had!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 25, 2011, 05:28:50 PM: Wonder if Pires will start...... ;)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on February 25, 2011, 05:35:36 PM: I'd go-

Friedal,

walker. Dunne Clark. Baker

Downing Reo- coker. Bradley

Ash. Bent. Albrighton
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on February 25, 2011, 05:39:06 PM: Win would alleviate the pressure, and in theory it looks like one of those games where we should realistically target 3 points.

So a 4-4 draw it is then.

We can't defend for shit, but at least we'll be one point closer to safety.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tarzansbrother on February 25, 2011, 06:17:56 PM: I am looking forward to see Clark play centre half. Last time he played there we won 3-0 against west ham.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on February 25, 2011, 06:19:57 PM: 2-1. Clark 69, Bent 86. Kalinic 39.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on February 25, 2011, 06:56:59 PM: 3-1 to us - Bent, Ash and Gabby, for us, Formica for them on the counter attack
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on February 25, 2011, 07:16:04 PM: Quote from: TaxDodger on February 25, 2011, 06:19:57 PM
2-1. Clark 69, Bent 86. Kalinic 39.

When was the last time we came from behind to win?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on February 25, 2011, 09:05:46 PM: Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on February 25, 2011, 07:16:04 PM
Quote from: TaxDodger on February 25, 2011, 06:19:57 PM
2-1. Clark 69, Bent 86. Kalinic 39.

When was the last time we came from behind to win?

18/04/10 - Portsmouth away.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bottom Right 89 on February 25, 2011, 09:41:38 PM: Quote from: WikiVilla on February 25, 2011, 05:05:22 PM
Baker looks solid, just needs to watch those two footed lunges
And to be a bit more discreet when flogging cup final tickets
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on February 25, 2011, 10:11:22 PM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on February 25, 2011, 05:28:50 PM
Wonder if Pires will start...... ;)
I would not put it past GH,
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on February 25, 2011, 10:17:18 PM: Quote from: eric woolban woolban on February 25, 2011, 09:05:46 PM
Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on February 25, 2011, 07:16:04 PM
Quote from: TaxDodger on February 25, 2011, 06:19:57 PM
2-1. Clark 69, Bent 86. Kalinic 39.

When was the last time we came from behind to win?

18/04/10 - Portsmouth away.

Wow, that's almost a whole year. Considering the amount of times we've thrown the lead away it would have been a big help if we'd managed to come from behind every now and then to off set it. That's a piss poor record. Shows that we know when we are beaten, ie, 1-0 down.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: placeforparks on February 26, 2011, 04:15:52 AM: i've been sporting a beard since last july and shaved it off last night.

if we win, i want all the credit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BannedUserIAT on February 26, 2011, 04:39:11 AM: Hmmmmm......I've had one for about 5 years. It went this morning. Thus, I'll get MORE credit*

*if we lose then, yeah, it's all YOUR fault.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on February 26, 2011, 07:22:33 AM: Friedel - Walker, Dunne, Clark, Baker - NRC, Bannan - Albrighton, Young, Downing - Bent

Marshall, Young, Warnock, Bradley, Petrov, Agbonlahor, Heskey
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on February 26, 2011, 07:58:37 AM: Albrighton has got to start, absolute must. For whatever reason he hasn't played, whether it was to rest and recharge, now we need him. We are not making enough chances and the chances we are making are not going in.

Friedel
Walker Dunne Clark Baker
Albrighton Petrov Bradley Young
Heskey Bent

Marshall, Bannan, Downing, Gabby, NRC, Collins.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bellster on February 26, 2011, 08:17:16 AM: Quote from: tarzansbrother on February 25, 2011, 06:17:56 PM
I am looking forward to see Clark play centre half. Last time he played there we won 3-0 against west ham.

I think he played centre half with Dunne a couple of months ago at Blackburn when we lost 2-0. He got bullied by their centre forwards and looked very, very average.

Let's just hope the same doesn't happen today then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tarzansbrother on February 26, 2011, 09:24:39 AM: Quote from: Bellster on February 26, 2011, 08:17:16 AM
Quote from: tarzansbrother on February 25, 2011, 06:17:56 PM
I am looking forward to see Clark play centre half. Last time he played there we won 3-0 against west ham.

I think he played centre half with Dunne a couple of months ago at Blackburn when we lost 2-0. He got bullied by their centre forwards and looked very, very average.

Let's just hope the same doesn't happen today then.

Im hoping you will see a MOM performance. One things for sure he has the most ability of our central defenders at the club and also has that knack of scoring a few goals.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on February 26, 2011, 09:39:15 AM: Quote from: Bellster on February 26, 2011, 08:17:16 AM
Quote from: tarzansbrother on February 25, 2011, 06:17:56 PM
I am looking forward to see Clark play centre half. Last time he played there we won 3-0 against west ham.

I think he played centre half with Dunne a couple of months ago at Blackburn when we lost 2-0. He got bullied by their centre forwards and looked very, very average.

Let's just hope the same doesn't happen today then.

He played there a few weeks ago in the cup game against Blackburn and had a very good game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nastylee on February 26, 2011, 09:57:26 AM: Won't be popular but I wouldn't mind seeing Warnock back at LB. I think the break will have done him good since he had been carrying knocks for most of the season. Still a decent player despite the shit that's spouted about at times. Let's not forget he was in the England sqaud less than a year ago. We find ourselves in a position that requires experiene rather than throwing youngsters in and hoping for the best.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 26, 2011, 10:23:24 AM: I would at least like to see Barry B get a start ..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on February 26, 2011, 10:59:56 AM: Reading all the posts above regarding who should play etc has made me think of the Ricky Tomlinson advert where he says the team are to play 4-4-4-4 !!

Worth a try at least -

Whether its because we are still in the depresing month of February but I really am struggling to be up for the journey down and sit through 90 mins of biting my nails - lets hope I will be pleasantly surprised. At least I can read a new H&V.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 26, 2011, 11:53:08 AM: Its a grim, wet, drab day in Aston, but where the fuck else would you want to be !!

C'mon me babbies
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on February 26, 2011, 12:22:03 PM: Warnock should be recalled, we need a win and he is better than Baker at LB.

I think Bannan should start with NRC, he was the best player on the pitch against them in the cup.

Friedel

Walker Dunne Clark Warnock

Albrighton Bannan NRC Downing

Ash

Bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on February 26, 2011, 12:26:31 PM: Back to 4-4-2 please as Young in the 'hole' doesn't seem to work.

Young and Downing on wing, Gabby and Bent up front.

Petrov and Reo-Coker in the middle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on February 26, 2011, 12:54:23 PM: Not going today as I'm seeing the Streets in Nottingham later and won't make it back in time. Hopefully it's a regretful one...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on February 26, 2011, 12:57:32 PM: Quote from: JJ-AV on February 26, 2011, 12:54:23 PM
Not going today as I'm seeing the Streets in Nottingham later and won't make it back in time. Hopefully it's a regretful one...

Aren't they noses ?!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on February 26, 2011, 01:12:52 PM: Mike Skinner is, aye.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on February 26, 2011, 01:25:40 PM: The Streets?
Oh dear, JJ.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on February 26, 2011, 01:39:35 PM: JJ - just - why? What possessed you?

Leaving in 15 for the game. Shit week thus far. Make it a decent end Villa, FFS!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on February 26, 2011, 01:46:15 PM: Quote from: eric woolban woolban on February 26, 2011, 12:26:31 PM
Back to 4-4-2 please as Young in the 'hole' doesn't seem to work.

Young and Downing on wing, Gabby and Bent up front.

Petrov and Reo-Coker in the middle.

Yawn. Let's push things forward and not resort to NRC and Petrov in the middle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on February 26, 2011, 02:58:18 PM: The first two albums were the soundtrack of my teenage years. One final time, it's got to be done.