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Title: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 13, 2011, 08:06:16 PM
4-0 Home win

Bent 12
Young (A.) 34
Downing 56
Albrighton 78
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on March 13, 2011, 08:09:04 PM
Scrappy 1-0 and much needed clean sheet

Albrighton to score.

Will Cuellar be available?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: atomicjam on March 13, 2011, 08:10:44 PM
2-1 Villa win. Bent and Downing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: swiss1968 on March 13, 2011, 08:16:19 PM
Will take any kind of win from this,Wolves playing well and will give us more of a battle than Blackburn did. 2-1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 13, 2011, 08:23:29 PM
Bloody hate this game almost as much as the Blues one, 3-2 to us, Downing, Bent, Clark
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on March 13, 2011, 08:27:17 PM
2 - 2 for me, with all the goals coming in the second half!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 13, 2011, 08:44:32 PM
Two all draw
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 13, 2011, 08:46:10 PM
2-1 Villa

Doyle, Bent, and Downing with the spoils.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 13, 2011, 08:47:52 PM
I am so bloody nervous about this one. I'm confident that we'll make plenty of chances but pessimistic about our chances of keeping a clean sheet.

5-3 to us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on March 13, 2011, 08:49:14 PM
It's certainly a six pointer, we just cannot lose.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 13, 2011, 08:51:50 PM
2-1 win, won't be easy though. Wolves imo are not a bottom 3 team and they'll be above WBA and SHAat the end of the season imo.

Hope we have a back 4 of Walker, Carlos, Collins, Young for this one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 13, 2011, 08:53:03 PM
2-0 win.

Bent and Gabby
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 13, 2011, 08:56:32 PM
Dogheads at home should be a relative stroll in the park. Instead i'm fucking dreading this game. I dread to think what will happen if we lose. 
Any score or result is possible with us just lately, so i'll go 2-2 with other results not helping us and leaving us firmly in the shite.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 13, 2011, 09:07:23 PM
2-4. T'int gonna be pretty.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on March 13, 2011, 09:22:08 PM
Villa 2 Bhati Bros 1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on March 14, 2011, 12:00:09 AM
Bloody hate this game almost as much as the Blues one, 3-2 to us, Downing, Bent, Clark
Clarke suspended. 10 yellow cards. Cuellar will be fit Collins still a doubt. 2-1 Bent, Downing ....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 14, 2011, 12:51:05 AM
4-4.

We have goals in us, but can't defend for shit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on March 14, 2011, 02:31:29 AM
3-2 to us.  Albrighton, Bent x2.
 
If we don't win this then we must at least make sure that we DO NOT LOSE!  They need the win more than we do so if we do only draw it won't be a disaster.  Bloody better win though.  >:(
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 14, 2011, 06:52:56 AM
4-0 Villa. They bloody owe us. No excuses.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 14, 2011, 07:27:16 AM
Two poor sides, very little between them.
A clean sheet for us is an impossibility, so i'll go for a nervy 2-1 win

A.Young and Downing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on March 14, 2011, 08:25:27 AM
Us 3 - 2 Them

Bent (2) & Albrighton for us.

Own goal & Doyle for them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on March 14, 2011, 08:35:04 AM
Frustrating draw, 1-1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 14, 2011, 08:37:33 AM
I'll go for 3-1. We cant defend but they cant either and we have more firepower.
Yep, a real dogfight this one but being at home, rested and that little extra quality should see us edge it.
Nothing would suprise me with this game though.

So, we'll be 2 up at half time, they'll get a dodgy deflection or something, put us under pressure for half an hour and we'll nick one near the end to finish it off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 14, 2011, 08:43:38 AM
I'm going for a 3-1 win.

We'll be 3-0 up and cruising and we'll let a goal in, typical.

Shit 1st half followed by a cracking 2nd half.

Downing
Bent
Young

Someone shit for them.... Take your pick.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 14, 2011, 09:21:14 AM
3-1 home win
The fighting at champneys will galvanise us as a unit - siege mentality (see SAF mindgames as a good example of how this works with footballers)

Bent, Downing & Pires (never thought I'd say that) with the strikes
Doyle late consolation
Fancy a red card in this game too
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on March 14, 2011, 09:45:04 AM
1-1 Gabby scoring for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 14, 2011, 09:49:57 AM
1-2
Our soft underbelly will be shown again. They will outscrap us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 14, 2011, 09:58:22 AM
Villa win - 2-1 in a bruiser.

Anyone on this site under the age of 31 has never seen Villa lose to Wolves.

We've won the League and European Cup more recently than we've lost to the dog yeds
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on March 14, 2011, 10:12:42 AM
1-2
Our soft underbelly will be shown again. They will outscrap us.

Isn't Jean the second back for this game? Him and NRC should be good enough in midfield.
 Worried that Wolves will get alot of joy from set pieces though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 14, 2011, 10:27:43 AM
Frustrating draw, 1-1.

Me 2

us to go 1 up then they get a deflected goal off someone's arse then they get 10 men behind the ball and we look at each other clueless
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 14, 2011, 10:37:45 AM
6-0 Villa. Why not?*




*apart from all the really good reasons why not.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 14, 2011, 11:03:38 AM
We've got plenty of options in midfield and up front anyway. Just need to hope we can put out a reasonably experienced defence.
I'd like to play Delph, Makoun and Reo Coker in midfield as I think they'd run the show but that means one of the three amigos behind Bent missing out and he wont do that. Not sure I could blame him.

So I think we'll go with...

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

Walker........Collins...........Cuellar......Young

...................Makoun.......Reo Coker

Downing................Young..............Albrighton

..............................Bent


If in trouble or need to go for the kill I'd switch to...


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

.............Collins..................Cuellar

Walker.................Reo Coker..............Delph

................Makoun...............Downing

........Agbonlahor.......Bent........Young


Or summat.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 14, 2011, 11:06:42 AM
I would go:

Friedel
Walker Cuellar Collins Young
Albrighton Makoun NRC Young
Gabby Bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 14, 2011, 11:09:08 AM
No Downing?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 14, 2011, 11:09:49 AM
I would go:

Friedel
Walker Cuellar Collins Young
Albrighton Makoun NRC Young
Gabby Bent

I'd go with that, except i'd have Heskey for Gabby, he caused them all sorts of problems last time.
Gabby can come off the bench, if needed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 14, 2011, 11:10:10 AM
I'd swap Reo-Coker for Delph in that first line up Maz.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 14, 2011, 11:10:49 AM
No Downing?
TinkerFletch and TinkerRisso are rotating the squad.

A settled 11 is SOOOO last season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 14, 2011, 11:13:08 AM
I can't see us losing this, but a draw while not being catastrophic would not see us pulling away from trouble which we urgently need to do.  I reckon a scrappy 2-1, which will do.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 14, 2011, 11:29:27 AM
I'd swap Reo-Coker for Delph in that first line up Maz.

I would too. I just dont think he will.
He'll want to protect the back four and Reo Coker is currently the best at doing that even though Delph would add more control and better distribution whilst still having a tenacious edge in midfield.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DB on March 14, 2011, 11:41:25 AM
We HAVE to win. I'm shitting it already.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 14, 2011, 11:46:24 AM
Why have I got a nagging feeling that he'll start with Pires?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 14, 2011, 11:52:50 AM
Why have I got a nagging feeling that he'll start with Pires?

I had the same. Oh well, it could be argued that he's earned it after we demolished Blackburn.
I wouldn't listen to it, but it could be argued.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on March 14, 2011, 11:54:55 AM
2 shit defences.

3-3

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 14, 2011, 12:23:03 PM
Why have I got a nagging feeling that he'll start with Pires?

Agree, he'll certainly do something "left field" and we'll all be going WTF !! at 2pm on Saturday
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 14, 2011, 12:38:12 PM
Win this and we are guaranteed to be at least 4 points clear of 3rd bottom, as opposed to the 2 we are currently.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 14, 2011, 12:46:24 PM
Makoun is gonna have a blinder
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 14, 2011, 12:49:21 PM
Makoun is gonna have a blinder

He's certainly due one. We'll need a bit more than square balls from him on saturday
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 14, 2011, 12:51:21 PM
I reckon it'll be 2-2. We'll be winning 2-1 up until injury time and they'll pop one in from a corner.

I'd start with NRC and Makoun in the middle i think. I just hope we get as many chances as we did up at Bolton, and this time put them away.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villasjf on March 14, 2011, 12:58:41 PM
Bloody hate this game almost as much as the Blues one, 3-2 to us, Downing, Bent, Clark
Clark is suspended I believe
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 14, 2011, 01:01:17 PM
Bloody hate this game almost as much as the Blues one, 3-2 to us, Downing, Bent, Clark
Clark is suspended I believe

yep out for 2 games
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on March 14, 2011, 01:19:07 PM
3-0 Bent, Makoun and Gabby. My first trip to VP since Everton last season, can't wait. Is the Holte pub/suite still just for season ticket holders or can anybody go in?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hartman_1982 on March 14, 2011, 01:26:03 PM
Makoun is gonna have a blinder

He's certainly due one. We'll need a bit more than square balls from him on saturday
Wiki demonstrating negativity at it's finest.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 14, 2011, 01:32:20 PM
It is against the law for us to lose to Wolves, so 3-1 to us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 14, 2011, 01:34:43 PM
Makoun is gonna have a blinder

He's certainly due one. We'll need a bit more than square balls from him on saturday
Wiki demonstrating negativity at it's finest.

Fair comment about makoun I thought
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on March 14, 2011, 01:37:16 PM
The Dogheads are garbage and going down.

If we attack like we did against Bolton, then we'll smash them into next week.

Carlos in the middle to deal with the high ball.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on March 14, 2011, 01:40:45 PM
Makoun is gonna have a blinder

He's certainly due one. We'll need a bit more than square balls from him on saturday

?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hartman_1982 on March 14, 2011, 01:41:03 PM
Makoun is gonna have a blinder

He's certainly due one. We'll need a bit more than square balls from him on saturday
Wiki demonstrating negativity at it's finest.

Fair comment about makoun I thought
He's certainly due one is a fair comment about a player who has played a 4 games for our club and has been suspended for the last 3 games? Ok then. I think he has looked very promising, a very good footballer. I don't buy into this "he only passes it side ways" either, it's nonsense IMO.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on March 14, 2011, 01:42:57 PM
I just think that Wolves are more in their 'comfort zone' with this type of match. They won't bottle it and I think we will. It's going to the wire.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: alanclare on March 14, 2011, 01:43:51 PM
One all. We shall score first, just before the interval, and Wolves will equalise with 5 minutes to go.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on March 14, 2011, 01:44:36 PM
Bottle has nothing to do with it, quality does.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 14, 2011, 01:45:37 PM
3-0 Bent, Makoun and Gabby. My first trip to VP since Everton last season, can't wait. Is the Holte pub/suite still just for season ticket holders or can anybody go in?

Anyone, get there early. Although I've never been.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on March 14, 2011, 01:48:28 PM
No defenders but they have no attackers of note, so it is down to who has enough bottle (obvious gag involving Collins and Dunne avoided) so scrappy 1-0 win with Bent the obvious scorer!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 14, 2011, 02:19:42 PM
Any news on the defence yet?

Cuellar, Clark and Collins out, with Luke and Dunne doubtful. Is that about where we are at the moment?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 14, 2011, 02:21:29 PM
Cuellar and Collins may be fit I believe

Dunne, Young & Clark are defo out
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 14, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Luke Young is out? Cockfosters!
Right so. That's Baker or Delph at left back then.

Thanks again must go to Stephen Warnock for being a little weasel in this time where we really could do without it. Fuck you, you scouse arsehole.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 14, 2011, 03:00:17 PM
Never trust a scouser
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on March 14, 2011, 03:10:28 PM
Must win. 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 14, 2011, 03:22:52 PM
Well we get to welcome Phil Dowd back to Villa Park.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: j66acd on March 14, 2011, 03:29:08 PM
Well we get to welcome Phil Dowd back to Villa Park.

I've been waiting for this, he is such a prick. I looked at the fixtures last night and thought we would probably get 12 points from the remaining fixtures, with this being a win. But with that cock in the middle you never know what's going to happen.

2-1 tackles flying in from all angles and a tense finish.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 14, 2011, 03:34:35 PM
Why have I got a nagging feeling that he'll start with Pires?

Agree, he'll certainly do something "left field" and we'll all be going WTF !! at 2pm on Saturday
It's virtually impossible to guess his starting 11.
Even Bradley might be in there.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on March 14, 2011, 03:46:47 PM
Big game for big points.    Cannot see us keeping a clean sheet.

Hoping for 2.1  - I think it could be 2.2
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 14, 2011, 03:50:45 PM
Bloody hate this game almost as much as the Blues one, 3-2 to us, Downing, Bent, Clark
Clark is suspended I believe
I knew he was suspended and still had him down to score, rookie mistake
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 14, 2011, 03:52:39 PM
Still think we ballsed up by not buying a left back in the window.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 14, 2011, 03:56:09 PM
I'm sure we'd liked to have done. Perhaps there's a target lined up for the summer and it was deemed a calculated risk to crack on with what we've got.
It was disappointing though. I felt we really needed a new keeper too as a matter of urgency but, oh well, it was still better than I thought it would be.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 14, 2011, 03:57:38 PM
Still think we ballsed up by not buying a left back in the window.

Baker will be fine there
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on March 14, 2011, 04:11:10 PM
I expect us to win. By one goal will be fine.


However, I also expect us to concede. I am OK about this, as long as they score from a rip-roaring 135 yard Chris Nicholl* shot and not a fucking set-piece. I also want them to score after 15 minutes of play and, at the latest, 15 minutes before the end of normal time. I could even live with a draw if that happened.**



* I mean Chris Nicholl 'style', he won't be playing for them, silly!
**I am fibbing in this sentence.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on March 14, 2011, 06:06:19 PM
massive game,think we will win 3-2!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 14, 2011, 06:53:23 PM
Still think we ballsed up by not buying a left back in the window.

I agree, although he did try and get Wayne Bridge apparantley, but that looks like being a lucky escape the way he's playing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimsta on March 14, 2011, 07:09:19 PM
We just can't keep a clean sheet so i go for 2-2 draw with Young and Bent scoring.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on March 14, 2011, 08:15:41 PM
I don't want to be the bearer of bad tidings but I turn 30 on the Tuesday following this game and we've had some shocking results on or around the 22nd. Last season it came slap bang in the middle between a 2-2 home nailbiter against the Dogheads and a pathetic 1-1 against Sunderland, and we ended the week shipping 7 at Stamford Bridge. The season before, we lost 5-0 at Anfield. The season before that, 1-0 loss at home to Sunderland...it's fair to say I'm not looking forward to the end of this week for a fair few reasons.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 14, 2011, 08:17:50 PM
I hit 40 this Wednesday. It's all downhill for me but I'm hoping for a good result to start my mid-life crisis off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 14, 2011, 08:32:50 PM
The Dogheads are garbage and going down.

If we attack like we did against Bolton, then we'll smash them into next week.

Carlos in the middle to deal with the high ball.

Wolves's recent form dosen't suggest they're garbage tbh.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 14, 2011, 08:44:13 PM
I don't want to be the bearer of bad tidings but I turn 30 on the Tuesday following this game and we've had some shocking results on or around the 22nd. Last season it came slap bang in the middle between a 2-2 home nailbiter against the Dogheads and a pathetic 1-1 against Sunderland, and we ended the week shipping 7 at Stamford Bridge. The season before, we lost 5-0 at Anfield. The season before that, 1-0 loss at home to Sunderland...it's fair to say I'm not looking forward to the end of this week for a fair few reasons.

Sorry mate, but for the sake of the Villa and to end this spiral of despair that you've caused you have to top yourself.

Just realised that if you do it I'm going to be held up as an internet fiend.

Right, think of all the good things - puppies, chips, Toby Jugs and the like - and you'll soon decide that life is worth living.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: HOLTENDER on March 14, 2011, 09:53:57 PM
4 - 2

Downing, Bent, Albrighton & Walker

Must win game, but having heard now how long it is since we lost to them, I'm now starting to worry ... all good things must come to an end..... here's hoping it's not this week though ???
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: avfcpg on March 14, 2011, 10:18:12 PM
5-1 Strumping. Bent 3, Walker, Downing.
Carry on our fine attacking form from Blackburn and Bolton and finish our chances.
(but it is only Monday...I'll be going for a nervy 2-1 win come kick off)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 14, 2011, 10:27:18 PM
It is against the law for us to lose to Wolves, so 3-1 to us.

And 16 games unbeaten in the league against Blose, Baggies and Wolves.

Just put the kiss of death on that!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on March 15, 2011, 12:51:25 AM
I'll be lumping on more than 2.5 goals again in this game.

I dont think Makoun will play. Houllier will surely keep Delph in the side after backing him midweek. Reo Coker and Delph did well in Bolton anyway. Thought Albrighton was superb against Wolves, Im not Downing's biggest fan but despite missing a sitter he also did well. Will be the same midfield/forward 6

Warnock is apparently back in the squad. Baker made two bad mistakes last time at set piece time. Hopefully has learned his lesson.

Id say it will be
Friedel
Walker, Cuellar, Baker, Warnock
Albrighton, Reo Coker, Delph, Downing
----------A Young----------------
-----------Bent--------------------

Hopefully Collins can make it back with Baker moved to the left but Id say he wont make the squad after the messing midweek. Cant believe Luke Young is injured again. I wouldnt have minded keeping him on at a reduced wage as cover for next season but if he is always injured there is no point. This is not a game for Herd or Delph at full back. Warnock will be looking to put himself in the shop window so he might use his experience well. O'Hara has been good for Wolves, Doyle was very poor in the away game but suspect he will cause us problems this time. Jarvis will certainly test Walker and I would be worried there if a succession of crosses makes it way into our box with Friedel rooted to his line.
On the other hand Wolves are terrible at the back with a poor keeper to boot. With a healthy supply of possession I think we will definitely score 2 at least. I'll go for a 3-2 win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 15, 2011, 07:48:35 AM
If Warnock is in the squad, I'm guessing Cuellar & Collins are out and its desperate measures
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on March 15, 2011, 07:56:07 AM
Still think we ballsed up by not buying a left back in the window.

Baker will be fine there

Don't rate him from what I've seen so far.

3-1 Villa

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 15, 2011, 08:22:30 AM
I never thought Baker would make it at Villa but he's done O.K considering.
It's very difficult for a youngster coming into a defence that is very unsettled and unsure of itself.
That said, I'd rather he was on the bench. Maybe Warnock has made amends (I doubt it) and is in because we actually need him and have no left back otherwise.

I still want him gone come the summer and I'm sure he will be but it would be nice if he decided to earn his huge pay and maybe even, as a treat, not play like a spanner into the bargain.
In which case a back 4 of Walker, Cuellar, Collins and Warnock would do nicely. It also offers the symmetry of W,C,C,W which is very important.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nick harper on March 15, 2011, 08:38:15 AM
Given gerard's propensity for surprises, I think he'll play Makoun and Pires in the middle.

Hopefully Collins and Cuellar will both make it. Wolves throw in plenty of crosses.

My only prediction is that it will be nervy - for both sides.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DB on March 15, 2011, 09:06:08 AM
I never thought Baker would make it at Villa but he's done O.K considering.
It's very difficult for a youngster coming into a defence that is very unsettled and unsure of itself.
That said, I'd rather he was on the bench. Maybe Warnock has made amends (I doubt it) and is in because we actually need him and have no left back otherwise.

I still want him gone come the summer and I'm sure he will be but it would be nice if he decided to earn his huge pay and maybe even, as a treat, not play like a spanner into the bargain.
In which case a back 4 of Walker, Cuellar, Collins and Warnock would do nicely. It also offers the symmetry of W,C,C,W which is very important.

..and from that only half of our back 4 is toilet, but not the one that is W.C.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 15, 2011, 09:06:19 AM
Baker did not play CB at Bolton, Luke Young filled in there
Having said that Baker seems to have the physique/height to fill in at CB if we are desperate
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 15, 2011, 09:12:59 AM
Baker is naturally a centre half.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 15, 2011, 09:47:32 AM
5-2   villa


Bent        11                          Mountain Man   8
Downing  27                          Toothless Man  89
Cuellar     49
Young       69
albrighton  82
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on March 15, 2011, 11:11:20 AM


If Mountain Man and Toothless man score won't they be disallowed as surely fans aren't allowed on the pitch!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on March 15, 2011, 11:26:41 AM
If I was a betting man, I'd deffo put some wonga on Benty scoring on Saturday ....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Concrete John on March 15, 2011, 11:38:20 AM
If Cuellar and Collins are fit I'd play them and put Clark in at LB.  NRC to play aswell and that might give us a chance of a clean sheet.

2-0 Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 15, 2011, 11:38:53 AM
Clark is suspended
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 15, 2011, 11:55:52 AM
The Dogheads are garbage and going down.

If we attack like we did against Bolton, then we'll smash them into next week.

Carlos in the middle to deal with the high ball.

Wolves's recent form dosen't suggest they're garbage tbh.

Beaten Man City, Man utd & Chelsea at Home
Won at Anfield

The worrying thing for me is that with a MM team you know they will roll their sleeves up and have a good day whereas we would try and kick them when they weren't looking then run off

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 15, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
have a good go even
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on March 15, 2011, 11:57:27 AM
Must admit, I do find the decision to increase Lichaj's loan spell at Leeds until the end of the season a strange one, given the situation we're in defensively. Couldn't we at least have called him back for this one to provide cover on the bench, then extended the deal after that? I'd rather have him on the bench as cover than Herd. Lichaj can play all across the back four.

If Collins doesn't make it, I'd have Warnock back in, Baker at CB with King Carlos. Time to swallow the pride with Warnock; tell him he's back in, playing for a summer move.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 15, 2011, 01:02:07 PM
There will be plenty of goals on Saturday. We simply have to win but I am not sure that we will. I am plumping for two all.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on March 15, 2011, 01:17:31 PM
I'd be willing to forgive and forget with Warnock and Beye so long as they are willing to make amends depending on how bad we are for injuries and what exactly went on with the Chuckle brothers and Sid.

I'd go for a three of Delph, NRC and Makoun in midfield but will expect Le Gaffeur to leave out Delph and keep the three wingers in the team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on March 15, 2011, 01:20:15 PM
With the makeshift defence and off-field ructions think this is going to be very nervy.  We absolutely must put our chances away as I can't see us keeping a clean sheet even against the Dingles. I'll go for 4-2 to us, more in hope than expectation

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on March 15, 2011, 02:13:05 PM
If Collins and Cuellar don't make it I guess it will have to be Walker, Beye, Baker and Warnock/Delph then, oh dear.  Would like to see Delph and Makoun in the middle.  1-0 Gabby.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 15, 2011, 03:17:13 PM
Skybet have 10/3 for a Wolves win and 5/2 for the draw.

Clearly they don't know how wanky we are.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on March 15, 2011, 04:49:47 PM
"the chances of Villa keeping a clean sheet
is a million to one they say"

(to the tune of that "HG Wells attack from Mars" 70's concept album whose name escapes me)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa baz on March 15, 2011, 05:41:30 PM
we really need to win this.i can see plenty of goals.if cueller and collins are fit 3-1 to the mighty villa ,if not then god fucking help us !!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 15, 2011, 06:01:38 PM
Sorry to be a bit negative but with our  defensive problems i can see us losing this one. I hope not but i can see us losing 2-1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 15, 2011, 06:27:53 PM
I'm starting to think that perhaps a back-line of:

Walker  Makoun   Petrov   Delph

wouldn't be TERRIBLE if we become desperate. I think I'd rather have experience than the promised 'talent' of the likes of Baker and Lowry, no disrespect to them of course.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 15, 2011, 06:33:23 PM
If we desperate for bodies at the back then Emile would do a decent job
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on March 15, 2011, 06:44:44 PM
Depending on how stretched we are I'd go for Heskey. Bradley might do a job there too as he is over six foot.

Makoun and Petrov are too short to play as centre backs and certainly to play as a partnership.

As long as Cuellar is fit we'll be fine. If he's not then we are fucked. We can get away with an inexperienced or out of position player next to him or another experienced centre half.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on March 15, 2011, 07:09:59 PM
"the chances of Villa keeping a clean sheet
is a million to one they say"

(to the tune of that "HG Wells attack from Mars" 70's concept album whose name escapes me)

War of the Worlds.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 15, 2011, 07:17:20 PM
I'm starting to think that perhaps a back-line of:

Walker  Makoun   Petrov   Delph


Have you been on a "Leo sayer" at Cheltenham all day ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on March 15, 2011, 07:22:26 PM
Balls out attacking from the off will shellshock the Dogheads.

7-2 to us.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on March 15, 2011, 08:29:55 PM
2-2 We'll be the better side.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 15, 2011, 08:32:12 PM
Fuck the defence...let's play to score more goals than the opposition! ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK!

We look good going forward and Wolves just aren't that good.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on March 15, 2011, 11:56:09 PM
Think Cuellar and Collins will be fit. Baker and Walker will make it a solid defence. Villa 2-0 Bent Downing ...........
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 16, 2011, 12:11:40 AM
I'll be having a few quid on the last goal coming past 80 minutes.

That's pretty much free money.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on March 16, 2011, 08:13:14 AM
I'm starting to think that perhaps a back-line of:

Walker  Makoun   Petrov   Delph

wouldn't be TERRIBLE if we become desperate. I think I'd rather have experience than the promised 'talent' of the likes of Baker and Lowry, no disrespect to them of course.

I think that is unequivocally the worst suggestion I have ever heard in my life.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 16, 2011, 08:25:01 AM
I'm starting to think that perhaps a back-line of:

Walker  Makoun   Petrov   Delph

wouldn't be TERRIBLE if we become desperate. I think I'd rather have experience than the promised 'talent' of the likes of Baker and Lowry, no disrespect to them of course.

I think that is unequivocally the worst suggestion I have ever heard in my life.

Petrov at centre half? I don't think so somehow.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 16, 2011, 08:54:15 AM
I'm starting to think that perhaps a back-line of:

Walker  Makoun   Petrov   Delph

wouldn't be TERRIBLE if we become desperate. I think I'd rather have experience than the promised 'talent' of the likes of Baker and Lowry, no disrespect to them of course.

I think that is unequivocally the worst suggestion I have ever heard in my life.

Petrov as a CH?

I've heard it all now

he can't even play as a midfielder
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 16, 2011, 09:22:51 AM
I'd play Barry Bannan in central defence before Petrov to be honest.  I'd probably just go three at the back and ask them to all spread out a bit and run faster before getting Stan involved.

However, it wouldn't suprise me if Houllier has considered it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 16, 2011, 09:47:49 AM
It will be a miracle if anybody on here calls the starting 11 correctly.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 16, 2011, 09:54:52 AM
It will be a miracle if anybody on here calls the starting 11 correctly.



Agreed. You can bank on Friedel, Walker, Downing, Young, Makoun and Bent starting and be fairly confident on Reo Coker and Cuellar, after that it's anybody's guess.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 16, 2011, 09:56:31 AM
I'm telling ya (Shaggy)

Pires will start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 16, 2011, 01:27:24 PM
Villa 3-1 is 12/1 with Paddy Power. I will be having some of that
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on March 16, 2011, 01:36:49 PM
This has to be a home win.  Simply has to be.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 16, 2011, 01:47:46 PM
3-1 Us   Friedel
             
Walker  Collins   Cuellar     Baker

       
          Makoun       NRC

Downing                           Albrighton
                   Young

                         Bent
                         

Subs Delph,Pires,Heskey,Warnock.Marshall,Bradley


Surely to Christ this team can beat Wolves
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on March 16, 2011, 02:28:26 PM
3-1 Us

Walker  Collins   Cuellar     Baker

       
          Makoun       NRC

Downing                           Albrighton
                   Young

                         Bent
                         

Subs Delph,Pires,Heskey,Warnock.Marshall,Bradley


Surely to Christ this team can beat Wolves


A GK would help buf if its this team will be confident !
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 16, 2011, 02:38:29 PM
3-1 Us   Friedel

Walker  Collins   Cuellar     Baker

       
          Makoun       NRC

Downing                           Albrighton
                   Young

                         Bent
                         

Subs Delph,Pires,Heskey,Warnock.Marshall,Bradley


Surely to Christ this team can beat Wolves


A GK would help buf if its this team will be confident !

Whoops !! Fixed ;)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on March 16, 2011, 02:40:08 PM
3-1 Us   Friedel
             
Walker  Collins   Cuellar     Baker

       
          Makoun       NRC

Downing                           Albrighton
                   Young

                         Bent
                         

Subs Delph,Pires,Heskey,Warnock.Marshall,Bradley


Surely to Christ this team can beat Wolves

Is Clarke available ?  If so I's swap him and Baker but otherwise thats the best team we can pick imho.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 16, 2011, 02:41:43 PM
3-1 Us   Friedel
             
Walker  Collins   Cuellar     Baker

       
          Makoun       NRC

Downing                           Albrighton
                   Young

                         Bent
                         

Subs Delph,Pires,Heskey,Warnock.Marshall,Bradley


Surely to Christ this team can beat Wolves

Is Clarke available ?  If so I's swap him and Baker but otherwise thats the best team we can pick imho.
No unfortunately not suspended for 2 games as has accumulated 10 yellows
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on March 16, 2011, 03:54:25 PM
That team looks as good as anything we have played all season (except. Delph for NRC) Really like the the 3-1 odds of 12-1. So my prediction is guess ?  3-1 Bent Downing Albrighton. Doyle for them .......
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nick harper on March 16, 2011, 04:29:09 PM
A bit of good news - Carlos has confirmed on a live web chat on the OS that he is "100% fit for Saturday".
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 16, 2011, 04:33:47 PM
A bit of good news - Carlos has confirmed on a live web chat on the OS that he is "100% fit for Saturday".
That's a bonus.
I think we look a lot more solid with him in the middle.

I wonder if Collins will be fit?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 16, 2011, 05:12:22 PM
That is good news
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 16, 2011, 06:32:14 PM
3-1 Us   Friedel
             
Walker  Collins   Cuellar     Baker

       
          Makoun       NRC

Downing                           Albrighton
                   Young

                         Bent
                         

Subs Delph,Pires,Heskey,Warnock.Marshall,Bradley


Surely to Christ this team can beat Wolves

Yes it can, but come 2pm on Saturday afternoon, don't be at all surprised when you hear that he's picked Petrov and Bradley in midfield.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on March 16, 2011, 06:38:14 PM
A bit of good news - Carlos has confirmed on a live web chat on the OS that he is "100% fit for Saturday".
That's a bonus.
I think we look a lot more solid with him in the middle.

I wonder if Collins will be fit?
According to Physioroom Collins is out til 28th March
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 16, 2011, 06:51:30 PM
Hopefully Carlos will get a run at centre back between now and end of the season, then we can truly assess his merits and see if he's worth a new deal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on March 16, 2011, 08:23:18 PM
If Collins does not make it will he be tempted to play Emile back there - good on set pieces and not slow, might do well there. Or will it be Baker with Delph at left back? Or Warnock in at left back - sensationally scoring the winner and thus ensuring us breathing space?

I would start Pires after Blackburn, everything good went through the old coot, and he has the nous at home to dictate a game clearly. I would be tempted to keep Makoun benched, and replace Pires with him on 60 or so - been a while since he played and NRC deserves his spot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 16, 2011, 08:36:58 PM
If you haven't already seen the thread, Phil Dowd is ref.

This game is turning into  Wembley Revenge/Save our Season/"Game of the Shite defence"
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 16, 2011, 09:44:08 PM
Makoun has to start.

Wolves are a much better team than Blackburn despite the league placings.

Makoun and NRC as a combo should have enough energy to combat O'Hara and Henry.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 16, 2011, 09:45:28 PM
5 minutes in Bent is clear on goal.......Jody Craddock the nearest defender 10 yards behind pulls out machine gun shooting Bent dead and seriously injuring a number of fans in the lower north stand....Referee Dowd awards penalty and gives Craddock yellow card.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 16, 2011, 09:47:56 PM
Do we know the outcome of the hearings at VP today about members of the defence?

(I tried to put this in as unexciting a way as possible - just thinking about saturday)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on March 17, 2011, 01:09:00 AM
Good news from Carlos, let's hope he is picked.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 17, 2011, 08:47:29 AM
Is anybody else surprised that West Midlands finest have allowed this game to go ahead at 3pm on a Saturday bearing in mind the fact that it's a derby and current circumstance ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 17, 2011, 08:55:30 AM
Is anybody else surprised that West Midlands finest have allowed this game to go ahead at 3pm on a Saturday bearing in mind the fact that it's a derby and current circumstance ?

No.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 17, 2011, 09:07:15 AM
Is anybody else surprised that West Midlands finest have allowed this game to go ahead at 3pm on a Saturday bearing in mind the fact that it's a derby and current circumstance ?

Is it a derby in the traditional sense, though? Geographically, yes, but other than that, it doesn't really have much significance these days.

Although, I noticed the bloke over the road - who is an absolute dickhead - was wearing a Wolves shirt the other day. I might brick their coaches or something now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 17, 2011, 09:07:58 AM
Is anybody else surprised that West Midlands finest have allowed this game to go ahead at 3pm on a Saturday bearing in mind the fact that it's a derby and current circumstance ?

It was a Saturday game last year if I remember rightly, but moved for TV. No recent history between us and Wolves so no obvious reason to move it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 17, 2011, 09:14:00 AM
My only problem with Cuellar is his God awful ability when the ball is at his feet. Still, we need his defensive qualities right now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 17, 2011, 09:17:28 AM
My only problem with Cuellar is his God awful ability when the ball is at his feet. Still, we need his defensive qualities right now.

If he's on the right side of centre then at least he can just give it to Walker, who can bomb up the wing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 17, 2011, 09:23:42 AM
My only problem with Cuellar is his God awful ability when the ball is at his feet. Still, we need his defensive qualities right now.

If he's on the right side of centre then at least he can just give it to Walker, who can bomb up the wing.

True, but its his attempts at being able to 'give it' that worry me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: greta on March 17, 2011, 09:33:28 AM
3 - 0 Villa, Bent x2 and Downing.

The skies will clear, Spring will be celebrated and all will be well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 17, 2011, 09:37:27 AM
Is anybody else surprised that West Midlands finest have allowed this game to go ahead at 3pm on a Saturday bearing in mind the fact that it's a derby and current circumstance ?

It was a Saturday game last year if I remember rightly, but moved for TV. No recent history between us and Wolves so no obvious reason to move it.
Thought there was trouble at molineux earlier this season ? I'm delighted it's 3pm just surprises me as it's a derby 6 pointer and its been a big drinking week in the Mids already
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 17, 2011, 09:49:11 AM
There was a car in front of me with a Wolves sticker in the window on the journey to work this morning.  So as I overtook him, I flicked him the Vs. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 17, 2011, 09:53:46 AM
If it was two V's he would have thought you were just showing a 'W'. If you flicked your fingers 4 times he would have seen 'WW@ and thought you were a feloow Wolves fan. he's on 'Bully For Wolves' or some such fansite enthusing about being passed in his car by a fellow delirious Wolves on on the way to work this morning.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 17, 2011, 10:58:59 AM
1-1

Wolves have a little more fight about them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 17, 2011, 11:50:31 AM
Cuellar's fit, confirmed on the OS. Shame we have to play Collins, but there we go.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 17, 2011, 11:52:37 AM
Cuellar's fit, confirmed on the OS. Shame we have to play Collins, but there we go.

Don't count your chickens, there's a day's training tomorrow to survive yet. I'd give them the day off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 17, 2011, 11:53:40 AM
Cuellar's fit, confirmed on the OS. Shame we have to play Collins, but there we go.

Don't count your chickens, there's a day's training tomorrow to survive yet. I'd give them the day off.

Players left with some freetime to fill? Christ, i think we've seen enopugh of that recently.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 17, 2011, 12:35:40 PM
Cuellar's fit, confirmed on the OS. Shame we have to play Collins, but there we go.

Don't count your chickens, there's a day's training tomorrow to survive yet. I'd give them the day off.

Players left with some freetime to fill? Christ, i think we've seen enopugh of that recently.

In fairness, I'd say Cuellar is more likely to, say, spend a nice quiet day with the family rather than go out on a massive bender, behave like a total bastard and. . . (rant continues until the Transfer Thread of Summer 2150)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 17, 2011, 01:38:31 PM
Downing 1st goal in a 3-1 win is 80/1. Very Tempting
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on March 17, 2011, 02:53:02 PM
I just tried to buy a ticket for this match at the shop in town, and was told to come back later as the only person in the shop who can negotiate the herculean task of administering match tickets is having his lunch. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mark H on March 17, 2011, 03:12:10 PM
I am very worried about this game - must win for me and I just hope that the squad can pull together and get the job done
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 17, 2011, 06:15:37 PM
Collins ruled out of the Wolves game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on March 17, 2011, 06:31:43 PM
Back 4 of Walker Cuellar Baker Warnock perhaps ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 17, 2011, 06:33:35 PM
Back 4 of Walker Cuellar Baker Warnock perhaps ?
No way will Houllier play Warnock and I wouldn't want the little prick around the team anyway.
Delph will fill in there, not ideal, but he can do a job there.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 17, 2011, 06:34:37 PM
Walker Cuellar Baker Delph
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 17, 2011, 06:38:05 PM
I don't think this fixture has ever been a Sat 3pm kick-off during the Preemier League years. Always been on't telly.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 17, 2011, 07:43:59 PM
Collins ruled out of the Wolves game.

Injury ? Or shenanigans related ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on March 17, 2011, 07:47:47 PM
3 - 0 Villa, Bent x2 and Downing.

The skies will clear, Spring will be celebrated and all will be well.

100% Newbie !!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 17, 2011, 08:22:27 PM
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2318452,00.html
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on March 17, 2011, 08:37:51 PM
Delph, Cuellar, Baker and Delph then for sure it would appear, althoughknowing Gerard we could have Makoun in there, or Bradley even.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on March 17, 2011, 08:41:36 PM
Or Emile a la Dion Dublin?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on March 17, 2011, 09:06:53 PM
I think we will batter them to fuck. Then again, it has been a long day and I am halfway through my first pint.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 17, 2011, 09:14:40 PM
As i'm taking my son to the game for an 8th birthday 'treat' (he'll learn) i'd like to see a thumping win with Marc Albrighton playing a starring role but I fully expect a 1-0 defeat with a goal by Richard Stearman if indeed he plays for Wolves.

After the match I promised him he could try to get autographs but suspect I will be cold, wet and even more pissed off than normal and he will fail to attract the attention of any of the players apart from Richard Dunne who runs off with Billy's Haribos. Bastard.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: koreanmeatballs on March 17, 2011, 09:20:14 PM
*Puts helmet on*

We will lose 3-1 (Our defence and Karl Henry smashing us off the ball will fuck us over)

Don't want it to happen but just cant see us doing them with how pumped up they will be.

Can also see the chants turning anti-Houllier again.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: OzVilla on March 17, 2011, 09:21:40 PM
Score draw - 1-1 or 2-2.  We will go down to the wire this season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: atomicjam on March 17, 2011, 09:24:50 PM
Clearly bored I just added up the available tickets on the officail sites seating chart and made it 1709. Should be a sell out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on March 17, 2011, 09:31:51 PM
You could make a start on my wife's tax return if you like
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 17, 2011, 10:15:09 PM
The Baggies match was a 3pm kick off too.

Going to be a tense nervy affair.

Will we be up for the fight? Let's bloody hope so.

First goal is KEY.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 17, 2011, 10:17:09 PM
MOTD will angle it as the relagation fight programme.

Three six pointers - Us v Wolves, Blackburn v Blackpool, Wigan v Blose.

Home win, draw, home win would be the ultimate threesome. But AMmnda Seyfried, Kelly Brook and myself might just beat that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 18, 2011, 12:17:55 AM
Three home wins for me, only beaten by a Corrie special featuring Tina O'Brien, Cheryl the former lap-dancer and me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on March 18, 2011, 01:09:32 AM
I can not contemlate the reaction there would be if we lose this, With our defence anything is possible, Mcarthy will have done his homework and know that we are likely to concede at least 1, he will tell his players to defend deep and wait for their chance, we might scrape it, but I think a draw more likely.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on March 18, 2011, 06:59:21 AM
If Wolves come and go for it then it might help us out a bit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 18, 2011, 08:15:02 AM
I remember watching the Albion v Wolves game a few weeks ago and if it had it not been for Smethwick's forward line being so hopeless, they would have won the game easily. I think we can handle Doyle or Fletcher, it's Ebanks Blake i worry about, he's their best finisher.

The first time i saw Baker was in a pre-season freindly at Walsall a couple of season's ago and he played centre half and he looked comfortable enough. I definatley be putting Warnock or Beye on the bench though, he'd be mad not too really.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oldtimernow on March 18, 2011, 08:27:16 AM
Delph, Cuellar, Baker and Delph then for sure it would appear, althoughknowing Gerard we could have Makoun in there, or Bradley even.

Delph is good but that good?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 18, 2011, 08:29:16 AM
He plays on the left, he plays on the right...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 18, 2011, 08:40:56 AM
Is anybody else surprised that West Midlands finest have allowed this game to go ahead at 3pm on a Saturday bearing in mind the fact that it's a derby and current circumstance ?

It was a Saturday game last year if I remember rightly, but moved for TV. No recent history between us and Wolves so no obvious reason to move it.
Thought there was trouble at molineux earlier this season ? I'm delighted it's 3pm just surprises me as it's a derby 6 pointer and its been a big drinking week in the Mids already

I think the EDL are in the City centre tomorrow as well.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on March 18, 2011, 08:47:28 AM
For me,

Friedel

Walker Cuellar Baker Warnock

Makoun Delph

Downing Ashley Albrighton

Bent.

If Warnock doesn't play then Delph at LB and NRC next Makoun.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DB on March 18, 2011, 09:06:15 AM
Carlos is fit, good news.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 18, 2011, 09:48:23 AM
If we do win, it will be the first time under Houllier that we've achieved back to back wins at home.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Oscar Arce on March 18, 2011, 09:49:48 AM
Our defence will not be able to cope tomorrow, I'm afraid, just like last time at Bolton.
I've been saying all season that Houllier is going to take us down , we seem to all be sleepwalking into this, we can have as many good forward players as we like, if we can't defend we'll lose.
The only option we have is to bring back more of Houllier's self-imposed outcasts, Beye and Warnock, I said this should have happened weeks ago and everyone on here said I was crazy, funny now everybody seems to be in agreement.
If he brings those two back into the team we may have a chance, if not, I think we'll get beat.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 18, 2011, 10:07:18 AM
I really hope he keeps Bradley & Pires away from the pitch, really not a game for either of them, which means he'll probably start them both

Good call re Beye & Warnock, we have little option. I would also drop Friedel

Walker Cuellar Baker Warnock

or

Walker Cuellar Beye Warnock

or

Walker Cuellar Baker Delph
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 18, 2011, 10:11:45 AM
Lawro speaks :

Wolves are unbeaten in three and they were really impressive against Tottenham last time out. While they are still in the bottom three, I've got a sneaky feeling they might just be all right. They're good in wide areas and create enough chances - it's converting those chances into goals that has been their undoing all season.

It would appear Villa might have some internal problems after Richard Dunne and James Collins were disciplined over an incident last week, and that's the last thing you need at this stage of the campaign.

But they're at home, Wolves don't have a great away record and, although it'll be a West Midlands derby with no quarter asked or given, I think Villa should win this one by a couple.

Prediction: 2-0

Lawro is obviously oblivious to our defensive problems


Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 18, 2011, 10:14:12 AM
Lawro hasn't got a clue, otherwise he wouldn't put us down for a clean sheet.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 18, 2011, 10:14:59 AM
The curse of Lawro !!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 18, 2011, 10:46:29 AM
Ideal game for Wolves you'd have thought. We're under a cloud at the back on top of being shaky there anyway. With Jarvis on one side, and plenty of movement up top, then we need to be at our very best. That means whoever we have at our disposal needs to used.

I wouldn't want to see Delph at left back and have to mark Jarvis. He'd do okay but is not a left-back for a reason. His best work is in midfield and so, although it is also a risk as he's not played for a while - if he is fit, then Marnock needs to be given a chance to save his career, and reputation.

Walker is obvious for right-back and then its Cuellar and whoever else is free of injury. I wouldn't trust Beye but simply because I never have. So, if not Beye/Cuellar, then who is free? Baker? If so, then so be it. As long as Cuellar talks to him.

Difficult game for us and whoever is protecting the back 4 needs to be our man of the match defensively. Hopefully the MoM will be one of the forwards, though, for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 18, 2011, 11:12:22 AM
We need Cuellar to play out of his skin.

(Not literally, that would be hideous)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mr Diggles on March 18, 2011, 11:31:25 AM
Lawro is obviously oblivious to our defensive problems


As well as a number of other things.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 18, 2011, 11:43:14 AM
As long as Cuellar talks to him.


In Spanish  8)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nick harper on March 18, 2011, 11:50:14 AM
Ideal game for Wolves you'd have thought. We're under a cloud at the back on top of being shaky there anyway. With Jarvis on one side, and plenty of movement up top, then we need to be at our very best. That means whoever we have at our disposal needs to used.

I wouldn't want to see Delph at left back and have to mark Jarvis. He'd do okay but is not a left-back for a reason. His best work is in midfield and so, although it is also a risk as he's not played for a while - if he is fit, then Marnock needs to be given a chance to save his career, and reputation.

Walker is obvious for right-back and then its Cuellar and whoever else is free of injury. I wouldn't trust Beye but simply because I never have. So, if not Beye/Cuellar, then who is free? Baker? If so, then so be it. As long as Cuellar talks to him.

Difficult game for us and whoever is protecting the back 4 needs to be our man of the match defensively. Hopefully the MoM will be one of the forwards, though, for obvious reasons.

It's a tough game as its a local derby but Wolves have picked up 5 points in 14 aways games and scored 10 goals in the process. We may have problems at the back but they're not good either.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 18, 2011, 11:56:44 AM
No, they're not good. That's why they are where they are. Sadly, neither is our defence, which is why we are always one poor display away from being dragged back into the relegation scrap.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 18, 2011, 12:02:58 PM
No, they're not good. That's why they are where they are. Sadly, neither is our defence, which is why we are always one poor display away from being dragged back into the relegation scrap.

Not expecting us to keep a clean sheet but I think we will out score them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 18, 2011, 12:10:41 PM
That's the thing with us right now. We are simply trying to do a Keegan type thing of trying to just score more than the opposition and lets just hope the other end stays tight.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on March 18, 2011, 12:13:05 PM
I agree with Peter, this chap Marnock seems our best option at left back. Whoever he is.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 18, 2011, 12:15:41 PM
Note to self


RE-READ EVERYTHING. THINGS WON'T BE ALLOWED TO SLIDE BY HERE.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 18, 2011, 12:17:42 PM
After some consideration, I'd pick Heskey at CH.

I think he's played there a couple of times for Wigan so it's not a completely strange position for him.

Just tell him to win everything in the air and Carlos will cover and track Doyle. Would pick Baker over Delph at LB although in fairness I think either are going to struggle big time against Jarvis.

The good news is Wolves can't defend either, even with their first choice back 4 so think we'll win 3-2.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 18, 2011, 12:18:04 PM
Clearly bored I just added up the available tickets on the officail sites seating chart and made it 1709. Should be a sell out.

That sort of dedication would get you far in the GTC League!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 18, 2011, 12:19:05 PM
That's the thing with us right now. We are simply trying to do a Keegan type thing of trying to just score more than the opposition and lets just hope the other end stays tight.

With 6 defenders unavailable or not being considered I don't see we have much choice.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 18, 2011, 12:19:18 PM
Clearly bored I just added up the available tickets on the officail sites seating chart and made it 1709. Should be a sell out.

That sort of dedication would get you far in the GTC League!

So, what's our capacity?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 18, 2011, 12:23:00 PM
Clearly bored I just added up the available tickets on the officail sites seating chart and made it 1709. Should be a sell out.

That sort of dedication would get you far in the GTC League!

So, what's our capacity?

Well I started to count the seats once. All I can say is that it is more than 17.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 18, 2011, 12:49:21 PM
After some consideration, I'd pick Heskey at CH.

I think he's played there a couple of times for Wigan so it's not a completely strange position for him.

Just tell him to win everything in the air and Carlos will cover and track Doyle. Would pick Baker over Delph at LB although in fairness I think either are going to struggle big time against Jarvis.

The good news is Wolves can't defend either, even with their first choice back 4 so think we'll win 3-2.

I think Heskey would be great at CH

Just tell him that he is attacking the goal he is really defending and the ball will go nowhere fucking near it
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 18, 2011, 12:53:01 PM
After some consideration, I'd pick Heskey at CH.

I think he's played there a couple of times for Wigan so it's not a completely strange position for him.

Just tell him to win everything in the air and Carlos will cover and track Doyle. Would pick Baker over Delph at LB although in fairness I think either are going to struggle big time against Jarvis.

The good news is Wolves can't defend either, even with their first choice back 4 so think we'll win 3-2.

I think Heskey would be great at CH

Just tell him that he is attacking the goal he is really defending and the ball will go nowhere fucking near it

Problem is he'll miss every ball knocked into the box also so his usefullness will be somewhat negated.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 18, 2011, 12:54:58 PM
Redd Pepper (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2318801,00.html)

Quote
One of the biggest names in Hollywood will be appearing at Villa Park for the big derby match with Wolves.

You may not know the name Redd Pepper - but you'll certainly recognise the voice.

Pepper is a voice actor, notable for his work providing theatrical trailers for movies such as Amistad, The Blair Witch Project, Men in Black, Independence Day, Boogie Nights and Armageddon.

Since the death of the leading light in voice work Don LaFontaine, Pepper has become the main man when it comes to booming brilliance.

His first job was at a McDonalds restaurant after which he spent six months as a fireman and then became a train driver on the London Underground.

It was in 1996 that a television executive passenger, hearing his amazing voice on the loudspeaker on one of his trains offered him his card - and the rest is history.

Virtually overnight Pepper became the voice of the Sci-Fi Channel in Europe.

The more his deep bass voice was broadcast, the more in demand it became.

Since then, he has become known as 'Mr Movie Trailer Man' from the sheer number of Hollywood blockbusters his voice has trailed.

After providing numerous voiceovers for TV channels and adverts initially, he began doing movie trailers, with his first being Space Jam in 1996.

Pepper - a claret and blue fanatic from an early age - always harboured a dream to do the announcing at a Villa match and that will be realised when Wolves come to town at the weekend.

He will also be interviewed on AVTV about his career and his support of Villa so stay tuned for more as we get it.

(http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2318801,00.html)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 18, 2011, 01:03:01 PM
Interesting Leeg. You survived your 40th then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on March 18, 2011, 01:12:09 PM
I think the game will hinge, must as last week, on whether we take our chances. If we do then it should be a comfortable win. At the end of the day, it is a lot easier to knock the confidence out of a side by scoring your chances and putting the game to bed. Get a good 2-3 goals up and we will close it out. Miss a lot of chances it will help their confidence and dent ours. I feel quite good about it though, maybe 4-2 in a bit of a fest going forward. The other thing IF Wolves put Jarvis down their right then if we can get Delph forward, he might spend more of the game going backwards than forwards. Stick Makoun and Reo Coker in front of the back 4 and we will be ok.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 18, 2011, 01:22:54 PM
Hopefully Bent will take more of his chances tomorrow
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 18, 2011, 01:29:19 PM
we're going to approach this like we did Blackburn. They'll come to defend, and pinch something on the break. They know we'll be expected to take the game to them, and they'll know we aren't exactly watertight at the back. However, if we can take our early chances then they won't have the firepower to stay with us irrespective of our defensive issues. They have a miserable away record, and our home form hasn't been that bad. I think 3-1 to us, with Downing and Bent among the scorers.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 18, 2011, 01:31:27 PM
Heskey at centre back conjures up images of him mistiming tackles giving away free-kicks and penalties. He doesn't have the tact for that responsibility.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on March 18, 2011, 01:34:18 PM
It's all very noble of GH to keep Beye and Warnock out of the picture, but at the end of the day they are paid a king's ransom and are employees of AVFC. This pig-headed stance by GH is threatening our status in the Premier League. We need experience for this crucial run-in not the likes of Chris Herd at this stage. Houllier is a joke!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 18, 2011, 01:40:26 PM
Last time Warnock played was for the Reserves against Wigan where he gave away a free kick which they scored from and was doing this in the first team regularly prior to being dropped.Do we need that sort of experience ?


Walker    Cuellar    Baker    Delph   


            NRC                Makoun     to provide some protection
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on March 18, 2011, 03:42:25 PM
It's all very noble of GH to keep Beye and Warnock out of the picture, but at the end of the day they are paid a king's ransom and are employees of AVFC. This pig-headed stance by GH is threatening our status in the Premier League. We need experience for this crucial run-in not the likes of Chris Herd at this stage. Houllier is a joke!

I actually thought Herd did well against Man city
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on March 18, 2011, 03:46:15 PM
There was a car in front of me with a Wolves sticker in the window on the journey to work this morning.  So as I overtook him, I flicked him the Vs. 

*Applause*
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on March 18, 2011, 03:50:32 PM
It's all very noble of GH to keep Beye and Warnock out of the picture, but at the end of the day they are paid a king's ransom and are employees of AVFC. This pig-headed stance by GH is threatening our status in the Premier League. We need experience for this crucial run-in not the likes of Chris Herd at this stage. Houllier is a joke!

They're a pair of wankers who cause more harm to our defence than good.

I'd pick two traffic cones in front of them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 18, 2011, 03:58:45 PM
It's all very noble of GH to keep Beye and Warnock out of the picture, but at the end of the day they are paid a king's ransom and are employees of AVFC. This pig-headed stance by GH is threatening our status in the Premier League. We need experience for this crucial run-in not the likes of Chris Herd at this stage. Houllier is a joke!

I actually thought Herd did well against Man city

He did well considering Fonz offered him very little support
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on March 18, 2011, 05:28:06 PM
I'm worried about this. 2-3. Bent 12, Young pen 85. Doyle 41, Jarvis 51, Hunt 67.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rutski on March 18, 2011, 06:46:39 PM
we're going to approach this like we did Blackburn. They'll come to defend, and pinch something on the break. They know we'll be expected to take the game to them, and they'll know we aren't exactly watertight at the back. However, if we can take our early chances then they won't have the firepower to stay with us irrespective of our defensive issues. They have a miserable away record, and our home form hasn't been that bad. I think 3-1 to us, with Downing and Bent among the scorers.
toronto, i think you have it spot on! I live in the black country and have seen most of their games this season! one aspect of the play that will work in our favour is our pitch, the great results they have picked up have been on a ploghed molineux field!
They will come to defend and if we get stearman and berra turning they wont be able to compete!
They are hard and physical and our defence is going to have to stay strong, as they will have pressure from wide areas but i dont expect them to get round the back too often! they love the hung up ball from wide towards a danger area to try to create confusion, but offensively i can see us dicking them!
i fucking hope we do or my life is hell!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 18, 2011, 07:55:30 PM
Training session (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/Gallery/0,,10265~2319293,00.html)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 18, 2011, 09:17:34 PM
A real must win 6-pointer here.  A loss and a few other results would see us right in the brown sticky stuff and even the bottom 3 should worst come to worst. However a win could see us in the top half.

Personally I'm going for an unflattering 2-2 Exciting draw, which highlights our weakness at the back and our inability to make the most of our chances. I hope to be proven wrong.

Huge game. Up the Villa!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on March 18, 2011, 09:34:50 PM
Training session (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/Gallery/0,,10265~2319293,00.html)
They look happy enough to me, I thought training was shite nowadays?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: theleftside on March 18, 2011, 09:35:29 PM
looking forward to this - local derby, 3pm sat kick off, no idea what will happen and taking my boy on the holte for the first time (regulars in the north stand).........does it get much better?? no can't wait!!

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on March 19, 2011, 01:57:21 AM
I guess i should be looking forward to it, hope to take my one of my daughters to her first game, i get the feeling the wolves will be really up for this,
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 19, 2011, 03:56:40 AM
This game is making me really nervous now. Lose and the consequences don't really bear thinking about. I think it'll be a draw now. A win would pleasantly surprise me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VancouverLion on March 19, 2011, 03:58:34 AM
Lads we're playing Wolves not Barca!!
We're Aston Villa we will win, keep the faith.

3-1 Bent, Downing, Albrighton. Fletcher for them.

UTV!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: placeforparks on March 19, 2011, 04:44:30 AM
i've got a bad feeling and think wolves are going to nick this.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on March 19, 2011, 07:09:56 AM
I expect goals and a 3-2 villa win with a nervy finale , I think we will attack them and create chances but again I'm very worried about our keeper and defence every corner we concede.

Hold on to your hats - this will be a thriller!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sid1964 on March 19, 2011, 07:17:28 AM
IF we match the dog heads for work rate, attitude then we should win, but if we turn up and and don't match them physically then we will be in trouble

Hopeful of a 2-1 win
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: phantom limb on March 19, 2011, 08:24:07 AM
I had a dream last night that we beat Wolves 4-1. However the dream involved Reo Coker scoring a volley from about 70 yards out and then I ended up running away from a load of scary, malformed old people who were chasing me so I wouldn't read too much into it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on March 19, 2011, 09:04:45 AM
Make sure you put money on 4-1 you'll be annoyed if you don't

I'm having Downing 3-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 19, 2011, 09:23:16 AM
I had a dream last night that we beat Wolves 4-1. However the dream involved Reo Coker scoring a volley from about 70 yards out and then I ended up running away from a load of scary, malformed old people who were chasing me so I wouldn't read too much into it.

Were they asking you for £1.50 and holding a popular fanzine too?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mike Jeffries on March 19, 2011, 09:26:07 AM
I had a dream last night that we beat Wolves 4-1. However the dream involved Reo Coker scoring a volley from about 70 yards out and then I ended up running away from a load of scary, malformed old people who were chasing me so I wouldn't read too much into it.

Were they asking you for £1.50 and holding a popular fanzine too?

Oh yes and Reo Coker was aiming at legion, that's why it went in.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 19, 2011, 09:31:03 AM
Spring is here ? Beautiful sunny morning in Brum

I'm sticking to 3-1 home win, Downing 1st goal at 80/1
 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on March 19, 2011, 09:45:21 AM
Are these butterflies in my stomach caused by excitement about going to a big match with a 3pm kick off on a beautiful spring day or by sheer terror at the prospect of dropping points?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 19, 2011, 10:50:49 AM
Is Luke Young available?

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 19, 2011, 10:53:55 AM
Is Luke Young available?



Nope.Injured
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Smoke on March 19, 2011, 11:00:25 AM
Is Luke Young available?



Nope.Injured

That should be,

Nope, "Injured".
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on March 19, 2011, 11:01:43 AM
........And the result was?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on March 19, 2011, 11:12:18 AM
Looking forward immensely to a big sell-out game on a beautiful spring day, confident of a win.

The effort required to suppress thoughts of an alternative result is just about bearable.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2011, 11:35:52 AM
Can't remember last time I was this nervous before a game. I'm pacing around like a nutter trying to kill time before leaving.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 19, 2011, 11:45:02 AM
We've done the seat exchange thing today, moving from the Upper Holte to the lower Trinity as its my nans birthday and she'll be attending her first match for 12 years, her last one was a 1-4 home defeat to Coventry, eeek
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 19, 2011, 11:47:42 AM
I am looking forward to this. A nice day for it and I am just getting to the pub for a cold one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 19, 2011, 11:59:46 AM
Spring is here ? Beautiful sunny morning in Brum

I'm sticking to 3-1 home win, Downing 1st goal at 80/1
 

I have that, 110/1 at WillHill.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SaluteIanTaylor on March 19, 2011, 12:13:05 PM
Aston Villa 2-1 Dingles.  Bent 42', A.Young 78' & Doyle 11'
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2011, 12:20:16 PM
Time to head off towards the ground. Come on you Villa boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UTV
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nadz3488 on March 19, 2011, 12:23:54 PM
We are going to win by a huge margin.
I hope.
COME ON VILLA!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 19, 2011, 12:36:22 PM
Any idea on attendance today?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on March 19, 2011, 01:32:37 PM
Bricking it now. Wolves will fight, up to us to man up to it I guess. We could do with Spurs scoring a couple against West Ham and Parker being crocked! Coming down to wishing ill on others as well as us doing ok!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 19, 2011, 01:51:00 PM
It seems to have been forgotten that we have by far the better players out of these two teams.

Having said that, we have better players than most teams in the league, yet we find ourselves in this position...

I was confident until I've processed what people are currently thinking..bastards!!!

Another half hour and I'm on my way to the game, come on Villa, Wolves are shit!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on March 19, 2011, 01:55:08 PM
So Wolves have never beaten us in the PL...hoping it's not today.
If the name of the game now is to avoid relegation thana draw would be OK as they are below us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa for life on March 19, 2011, 01:59:47 PM
I like the theory but not sure of the logic - pity there are 3 teams that get relegated!
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