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Title: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 28, 2011, 08:03:00 PM: Here we go (prays)...

0-2 Away win. PLEASE!

Bent 16
Young (A.) 90+

Orange dot will be used in the match thread should needs must. Believe. Up the Villa!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 28, 2011, 08:07:34 PM: 2-1 Everton, We'll go 1 up early on through Bent, they'll equalise just before half time from a corner, most probably through Cahill, we'll have chances galore in the second half, hit the post and then they'll get the winner in injury time
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Michel Sibble on March 28, 2011, 08:07:48 PM: 3-1 loss and we drop into the relegation zone.

Prove me wrong. Pleae.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on March 28, 2011, 08:18:21 PM: I don't care so long as we play with some commitment and some quality.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 28, 2011, 08:20:40 PM: a gritty 1-1 Bent, Beckford with the goals
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hammer on March 28, 2011, 08:32:59 PM: Quote from: Legion on March 28, 2011, 08:03:00 PM
Young (A.) 90+

Legion posts this in an Everton away thread? Isn't this thread missing something?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rawly on March 28, 2011, 08:33:38 PM: 1-1 point will be good ,,,,,,,,, but come on villa 2-1 win pleaseeeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 28, 2011, 08:35:18 PM: Quote from: Hammer on March 28, 2011, 08:32:59 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 28, 2011, 08:03:00 PM
Young (A.) 90+

Legion posts this in an Everton away thread? Isn't this thread missing something?

Oh, go on then...
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on March 28, 2011, 08:42:00 PM: Its difficult to feel optimistic, I dont trust Houlier to pick the right team or system. I would take a draw now, but think we will get beat.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on March 28, 2011, 08:51:46 PM: I'll go for a 2-2 draw.

Everton have reached 40 points so will hopefully be thinking about their summer holidays early whereas we cannot defend for toffee (no pun intended)

Ashley Young and Darren Bent to score for us after good performances for England but to be honest I could not care less if Gary McCallister's gran scored them both as long as we get something!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on March 28, 2011, 08:56:19 PM: Everton 2 Villa 1, with the Villa goal coming at the death.

Bent will get our goal
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 28, 2011, 09:10:01 PM: Gritty; Even; Contested.

Word that will describe our performance, to go with an unreflective 2-0 to the Toffees.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on March 28, 2011, 09:16:14 PM: I'd take a draw right now. But is there a better time to play them? I gather Fellani, Saha & Arteta are out and isn't Rodwell doubtful?

Come on lads, let's have a bloody go.

Oh and BTW - 4 4 2 please, with Young on the wing (crazy I know) and Bent and Ivanhoe up front.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on March 28, 2011, 09:20:59 PM: Quote from: WikiVilla on March 28, 2011, 08:20:40 PM
a gritty 1-1 Bent, Beckford with the goals

I've never rated Beckford
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on March 28, 2011, 09:25:31 PM: Quote from: damon green on March 28, 2011, 09:20:59 PM
Quote from: WikiVilla on March 28, 2011, 08:20:40 PM
a gritty 1-1 Bent, Beckford with the goals

I've never rated Beckford

And U2 are shit.

Massive win, 3-1 and it could have been more.

Young, Bent, Baker.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on March 28, 2011, 09:34:50 PM: Certain defeat.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: atomicjam on March 28, 2011, 09:37:42 PM: 1-1. Bent for us, do not care who for them.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 28, 2011, 09:38:44 PM: 1-1. Hard fought point and finally a bit of spirit shown which will give us a bit of confidence going into Newcastle at home. Pretty please??
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on March 28, 2011, 09:44:12 PM: You never know what Everton side will turn up, I hope its the shit one

1-1
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 28, 2011, 09:46:59 PM: Quote from: damon green on March 28, 2011, 09:20:59 PM
Quote from: WikiVilla on March 28, 2011, 08:20:40 PM
a gritty 1-1 Bent, Beckford with the goals

I've never rated Beckford

Me neither, lol
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on March 28, 2011, 09:48:32 PM: 2-1 defeat! Villa 1 up at half time but Everton score 2 late goals,and we drop into the bottom 3. Really hope im wrong!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on March 28, 2011, 10:04:43 PM: Terrified. Why should I be? Houllier out.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 28, 2011, 10:07:24 PM: We'll lose. But even if we'd won 6 on the bounce this would still be a game that we could lose. I don't think it'll be all that close either. Even if the scoreline is.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: holtepaul on March 28, 2011, 10:56:19 PM: Unfortunately I cant see anything other than an Everton win. I think we will lose 2 or 3 nil.

Without slitting my wrists I am now thinking our only chance of staying up is others getting tonked each week, rather than us winning.

Wigan, WBA and either us or Blackburn I reckon

The only hope is I dont think the others will win more than one game out of 8 either !
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: placeforparks on March 28, 2011, 11:43:22 PM: 3-1 everton.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 29, 2011, 12:15:07 AM: Well the fixtures for the other teams around us are -

Arsenal v BLACKBURN
BIRMINGHAM v Bolton
NEWCASTLE v WOLVES
STOKE v Chelsea
WBA v Liverpool
WEST HAM v Man Utd
WIGAN v Tottenham
FULHAM v BLACKPOOL
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 29, 2011, 12:58:18 AM: They will have lots of chances or half-chances first half, you just know it, they'll kick out of the blocks quicker, and inevitably be a threat from set pieces. The issue will be whether or not we can cope and grow into the game as it goes on. Gun to my head, I think we'll lose this, but then beat Newcastle, barring massive injury/suspension developments (touch wood).
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 29, 2011, 01:19:24 AM: Gary Mac says we're all friends. (radio 5 tonight)...
Actually I think it's all down to the selection.

Yes I know it always is but if le gaffeur goes for downing, NRC, A young, albrighton, bent and agbonlahor I don't think we'll be struggling...

but then what do I know
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 29, 2011, 06:16:42 AM: Quote from: luke25 on March 28, 2011, 08:07:34 PM
2-1 Everton, We'll go 1 up early on through Bent, they'll equalise just before half time from a corner, most probably through Cahill, we'll have chances galore in the second half, hit the post and then they'll get the winner in injury time

this sounds like a familiar script. i'll go with this.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 29, 2011, 07:23:12 AM: Everton are quite simply a better team, the Wolves game showed that we have no fight in us and to win the game we would need to score a MINIMUM of 2 goals.
It ain't gonna happen

3-0 to Everton.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 29, 2011, 08:10:24 AM: Everton 1-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 29, 2011, 08:15:57 AM: We could go to 13th with other results going our way. Still not many points in it.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on March 29, 2011, 08:17:37 AM: Everton 4 - 2 Aston Villa

Two goals each from Bent, Beckford and Coopers Injury.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 29, 2011, 08:31:26 AM: Everton 2 Villa 4

Villa 2-0 down at half time but fight back with a Bent hattrick and Young penalty.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 29, 2011, 09:01:42 AM: 1-1
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on March 29, 2011, 09:09:25 AM: got a funny feeling about this one. 1-2
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 29, 2011, 09:24:51 AM: It would be typical of us to go up there and win.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on March 29, 2011, 09:28:28 AM: I think we will lose 3-1 with Bent scoring for us please god prove me wrong.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 29, 2011, 09:32:54 AM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 29, 2011, 07:23:12 AM
Everton are quite simply a better team, the Wolves game showed that we have no fight in us and to win the game we would need to score a MINIMUM of 2 goals.
It ain't gonna happen

3-0 to Everton.

It's far from simple, but the table shows that they are better at the moment. I don't see us getting stuffed but equally I don't see us winning. I'm going for 2-2.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 29, 2011, 10:11:36 AM: Quote from: Chris Smith on March 29, 2011, 09:32:54 AM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 29, 2011, 07:23:12 AM
Everton are quite simply a better team, the Wolves game showed that we have no fight in us and to win the game we would need to score a MINIMUM of 2 goals.
It ain't gonna happen

3-0 to Everton.

It's far from simple, but the table shows that they are better at the moment. I don't see us getting stuffed but equally I don't see us winning. I'm going for 2-2.

Bloody hell Chris those splinters in your arse must get painful :)

Saw the recent game between Everton and Small Heath - Everton were quite poor on the night.
If we can just show some pride and passion for this game I think we can get a win - 2-1 to the Villa.

Dunne o.g for them - Bent and Young for us.

C`mon Villa
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 29, 2011, 10:17:02 AM: I've been telling people I've got feeling we might sneak this one but then again I thought that about the cup game at Citeh. Reality check. We will lose because we are rubbish.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on March 29, 2011, 10:19:16 AM: Everton 2 Villa 1. An ending.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pablopicasso_10 on March 29, 2011, 10:21:22 AM: really cant see where the next win is going to come from unfortunately...
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 29, 2011, 10:25:05 AM: Quote from: villa `cross the mersey on March 29, 2011, 10:11:36 AM
If we can just show some pride and passion for this game
And that's where it all falls down.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 29, 2011, 10:53:11 AM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 29, 2011, 10:25:05 AM
Quote from: villa `cross the mersey on March 29, 2011, 10:11:36 AM
If we can just show some pride and passion for this game
And that's where it all falls down.

Oh ye of little faith !
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 29, 2011, 11:03:43 AM: I can't make this game but a mate who is going has asked if there's any safe boozers near the ground ?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on March 29, 2011, 11:03:45 AM: I just want the game to start. Two weeks is too long when we're in 'crisis'. It makes for endless days of hand-wringing, whingeing, squabbling, back-biting, sniping, bad jokes, punnery, fantasy formations, uniformed, ill-thought through bollocks and bad typing.

No, hang on, it's just my imagination, it's like that all of the time.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on March 29, 2011, 11:09:18 AM: I think he will go 4-4-2. Ash and Downing on the flanks and Gabby and Bent up top. If he does we will win by a couple of goals, if he don't we will lose by a couple. Please GH 4-4 fucking 2!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on March 29, 2011, 11:42:18 AM: Keep the faith
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dr Butler on March 29, 2011, 11:50:20 AM: minimum of a point from this match I'm afraid, 3 points would be fantastic.

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on March 29, 2011, 11:51:37 AM: Quote from: WikiVilla on March 29, 2011, 11:03:43 AM
I can't make this game but a mate who is going has asked if there's any safe boozers near the ground ?

They're all safe as long as you don't mouth off.

Oh and narrow defeat. We'll get the points we need from the home games.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 29, 2011, 12:18:01 PM: Quote from: villa `cross the mersey on March 29, 2011, 10:53:11 AM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 29, 2011, 10:25:05 AM
Quote from: villa `cross the mersey on March 29, 2011, 10:11:36 AM
If we can just show some pride and passion for this game
And that's where it all falls down.

Oh ye of little faith !
Trouble is VCTM, they've done nothing to give me any faith.
Whilst the defence stays sieve like, we're in deep, deep trouble.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: MoetVillan on March 29, 2011, 12:57:50 PM: Everton starting to play well, looking up the league rather than down, scoring goals more easily, and solid defence. We are short on confidence, cant score enough and concede too easily. Therefore its a two nil win for Villa, and Q a baffled MOTD studio, and Mrs Moyes hiding all the rolling pins in her house
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 29, 2011, 01:06:30 PM: It will be 1-1 with 5 mins to go and before the end of the game someone will get a winner. No idea who though.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on March 29, 2011, 01:10:54 PM: What's the roll call for defenders looking like? I've been away a few days, might have missed something, but this seems to be the situation at present:

Walker (injured for England)
Cuellar (fit)
Collins (fit - played for Wales at least)
Dunne (fit/injured/banned from the club/who knows)
Clark (suspended)
Baker (fit)

I'd be surprised if we get anything out of this, to be honest. 1-1 with my optimistic hat on, but I'm going for 0-2. Bent and Young to leave their England form behind.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 29, 2011, 01:15:11 PM: The Everton view from grandoldteam.com:

Everton v Aston Villa. Saturday 2nd April @ 15.00.
Another free weekend in a weird season. How are we eighth? If that bad David Blaine wannabe hadn’t scored for Fulham then we’d have been seventh. The league is a closed shop for European places but were glad of a little breathing space away from a massive battle royale to stay in the Premiership this season.

The win against Fulham was a welcome one meaning we’ve took ten points from twelve. You do sense it’s a fragile run of form as we just haven’t got going this season have we?

Onto (the) Villa then, who are having an absolute dog of a season and have plenty of fans pretending that they didn't want O’Neill out. His replacement is Gerard “Ged” Houllier; one time of the LFC persuasion and who earlier this season had me tickled when he returned to Anfield, it was like seeing the ex wife you still yearn for. The current wife was not impressed and rightfully so. I can’t help but look at Houllier and think of the scene in Total Recall where they are out in the Martian atmosphere without protective gear and their eyes pop out and stuff.

They’ll be backed well by their travelling fans singing some really crap songs. What’s that My Lord one all about? Teds. It also seems around those parts that an alpha male wears Naf Naf trackie bottoms and a jarg Ellesse top. Crap profiling apart, they’re a grand traditional club so it must be a real worry to be battling it out with the Wigans and Blackpools of the world.
They sit one point above relegation and are in the middle of a bad run with three damaging defeats on the bounce. It’s weird as they do have a talented squad with some good young players and recently spunked 25m on to take Darren Bent. They certainly have a team capable of beating us with our current injuries.

The footballing pixie of luck smites us again with an injury to Saha, leaving Cahill, Beckford and Anichebe fighting over two places up front. Or in Victor’s case; punching the turf in anger and trying to gulp three tonnes of oxygen. It doesn’t bode well for the rest of the season on the goal front, which not much change from the first half of the season really.
It will be too early for Arteta so Neville and Rodwell will probably start in the middle. We need more offensive nous from Rodwell rather than trying to imitate Neville. Coleman looked a little bit more raw last time out which is a good thing, Osman should retain his place as he’s in a decent run of form and lets be honest; the Russian sadly isn’t going to make it here. The defence should remain the same.

Three points in a tight game would be most welcome and have us contemplating an unlikely finish above what we achieved last season. Mad.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: j66acd on March 29, 2011, 01:19:12 PM: Everton are playing well and although we have had a decent record at Goodison over the past few seasons I can't see you getting anything from this. They also should have beaten us at home.

2-0 Everton
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on March 29, 2011, 01:30:28 PM: Would take a point. So 1.1.

UTV
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 29, 2011, 01:41:10 PM: 3-1 to Everton

Goals from Beckford, one of the blokes from Black Eyed Peas and the drummer from U2

Last minute pisstake own goal by Bono for Villa
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: 1780liam on March 29, 2011, 01:54:58 PM: 3-0 Everton..... The end is near :(
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on March 29, 2011, 02:25:58 PM: Like the Everton summary above, nice to read something honest and a bit self-deprecating

And they appear to have a few injuries too which is good

Having said that, 2-1 to them for me

We will score first around the 20th minute then do our usual of retreating into our shell, dropping ever ever deeper

Equaliser in about the 60th minute, winner for them around the 78 minute mark

Sound familiar?

You bloody bet it does...
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 29, 2011, 02:31:55 PM: Quote -Grandoldteam "They’ll be backed well by their travelling fans singing some really crap songs. What’s that My Lord one all about?"

Made me chuckle that - fans who sing "Everton, Everton, Everton , Everton, Everton" and "Tell me ma me ma" have no right to criticise our songs :)

Strangley enough my Liverpudlian friends think we have a good repertoire of songs and think the Paul McGrath song mildly amusing
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 02:46:24 PM: Weirdly optimistic about this one.

Think we'll get at least a point, wouldn't be surprised if we got all three.

We do need to start brightly though, and preferably have a 2 goal cushion in place for when we (a) concede from a set piece (b) concede in the last 10 minutes or (c) concede from a set piece in the last ten minutes.

2-1 Villa
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: 5ft811st2 Durham on March 29, 2011, 02:53:44 PM: I'm convinced we'll win this one.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 29, 2011, 03:09:24 PM: I just cannot see a win - as much as I want to.
Confidence must be shot to shit, and if we go a goal down I don't think there is a way back.
We have been beaten by far worse teams than Everton, and sadly I think that will continue.
2 - 0 Everton.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 29, 2011, 03:19:52 PM: They dont have much to play for now
Lets hope theyre all a bit de-mob happy
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 03:45:20 PM: That's what I'm telling myself.

They've lost to some real dross at Goodison this year - and lost heavily. When they're bad, they're horrid. Plus they have a rake of injuries. Pressure might just be off a wee bit now at 40 points as well, so they could go one of two ways -just go through the motions and see it as another fixture to fulfill. Or play well with the shackles off. Lets hope it's the former.

Of course, a number of teams this season haven't turned up until the latter stages of a match and still had enough to either beat us or rob us of a victory, so that might not be enough. Particularly if the Calamity Twins at CB do their running through treacle routine. But I'm determined to ride the positivity train. Get on it, its a good trip.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 29, 2011, 03:48:06 PM: Villa win 7/2 with bet365.

Ker-ching.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 04:05:13 PM: Of course, I'm well within my rights to bail from said train and get off at Doomsville if any of our lot pick up knocks in the international games this week.

Competitive fixtures I get. The need to back them up with friendly matches is lost on me, I must admit.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mozza on March 29, 2011, 05:04:36 PM: Whilst it's not the end of the world if we come away with nothing from Goodison,
a win of any description would settle a few nerves -

If reports from Merseyside are true the Blues have several key players out-

I'm hoping / praying that Ged changes the system to 4-4-2 with Young7 on
the wing -

A heart stopping narrow 2-1 victory with Bent and Gabby please
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 29, 2011, 05:14:52 PM: Oh god I hope we get something.

Someone whack out the Orange dot.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on March 29, 2011, 05:37:35 PM: Quote from: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 03:45:20 PM
But I'm determined to ride the positivity train. Get on it, its a good trip.

I'm on the train, KG, but some old fella's just turned up and ordered me to turn my phone off. And I'm stuck at a table sitting with two huge guys who are getting wrecked on cheap booze - now they're starting to smash things up. I don't like it on here.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on March 29, 2011, 05:51:26 PM: If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 29, 2011, 05:52:34 PM: 1-1 is 11/2 with Bet365, cant find what it would be for Bent first goal and 1-1 (would imagine around 50/1 ?)
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 29, 2011, 06:05:16 PM: Villa will win 2-1, put money on it. ;)
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 06:14:01 PM: Quote from: levico on March 29, 2011, 05:51:26 PM
If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.

I'm sure similar was said after Man Citeh away -we then went to Chelsea and put in one of our best performances of the season. Anything approaching that level of performance should be enough to see off Everton.

Sunderland at home was also a horror show almost (almost) on a par with Wolves. Yet soon after we put a half decent little run together.

I'm not sold on Houllier by any stretch, and I'd be quite happy if whilst they're up there the board have a word in David Moyes' shell-like, with a view to an exciting new opportunity starting this summer.

But I'd like to hope that Wolves at home was just a really bad day at the office and we'll follow it up with some kind of positive reaction.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on March 29, 2011, 06:45:44 PM: Very fair assesment
Quote from: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 06:14:01 PM
Quote from: levico on March 29, 2011, 05:51:26 PM
If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.

I'm sure similar was said after Man Citeh away -we then went to Chelsea and put in one of our best performances of the season. Anything approaching that level of performance should be enough to see off Everton.

Sunderland at home was also a horror show almost (almost) on a par with Wolves. Yet soon after we put a half decent little run together.

I'm not sold on Houllier by any stretch, and I'd be quite happy if whilst they're up there the board have a word in David Moyes' shell-like, with a view to an exciting new opportunity starting this summer.

But I'd like to hope that Wolves at home was just a really bad day at the office and we'll follow it up with some kind of positive reaction.
Fair assesment. Really think we are due a performance. Everton are not in great shape and we have to be upbeat with good international performances and Collins and Dunne available .......
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 29, 2011, 07:02:09 PM: You'd like to think the whole Villa camp will be totally pumped for this one, and shove a few words down certain journo's throats

As for Moyes, does anyone think he'd come with a bit too much Everton baggage ?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 07:11:11 PM: I think (hope) he'd be switched on enough to make the distinction between his ex employer and his current one, should such a scenario ever come about.

Would be only natural for him if/ when he does leave Everton to still retain a degree of affection for them seeing as he's been there so long.

I would have a concern that maybe he'll be one of those managers who might only be effective at one club. See Sir Brian. But lets cross that bridge if/ when we come to it.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on March 29, 2011, 07:22:05 PM: Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on March 29, 2011, 06:45:44 PM
Very fair assesment
Quote from: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 06:14:01 PM
Quote from: levico on March 29, 2011, 05:51:26 PM
If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.

I'm sure similar was said after Man Citeh away -we then went to Chelsea and put in one of our best performances of the season. Anything approaching that level of performance should be enough to see off Everton.

Sunderland at home was also a horror show almost (almost) on a par with Wolves. Yet soon after we put a half decent little run together.

I'm not sold on Houllier by any stretch, and I'd be quite happy if whilst they're up there the board have a word in David Moyes' shell-like, with a view to an exciting new opportunity starting this summer.

But I'd like to hope that Wolves at home was just a really bad day at the office and we'll follow it up with some kind of positive reaction.
Fair assesment. Really think we are due a performance. Everton are not in great shape and we have to be upbeat with good international performances and Collins and Dunne available .......

Shame about Collins international performances of late,least he won't face Young and Bent!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on March 29, 2011, 07:26:39 PM: I haven't seen any football since the Wolves match and I have not really taken much in since either.
How much did Young and Bent play? Where did Young play? Any good? Anyone else play?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rawly on March 29, 2011, 07:31:15 PM: Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 29, 2011, 07:32:35 PM: Quote from: Rawly on March 29, 2011, 07:31:15 PM
Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??

Solihull

sorry Rawly no, not sure, lots of side street parking but probably not wise round there
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on March 29, 2011, 07:47:25 PM: 1-0 Everton.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 07:51:57 PM: Quote from: Ian J on March 29, 2011, 07:26:39 PM
I haven't seen any football since the Wolves match and I have not really taken much in since either.
How much did Young and Bent play? Where did Young play? Any good? Anyone else play?

Both 90 mins, Young motm and played on the right of a 433 spear headed by Bent.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on March 29, 2011, 08:02:44 PM: Quote from: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 07:51:57 PM
Quote from: Ian J on March 29, 2011, 07:26:39 PM
I haven't seen any football since the Wolves match and I have not really taken much in since either.
How much did Young and Bent play? Where did Young play? Any good? Anyone else play?

Both 90 mins, Young motm and played on the right of a 433 spear headed by Bent.
Thanks Shrek. Interesting Young on the wing. Now that's a thought.....
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on March 29, 2011, 10:07:07 PM: So we have watched Villa players playing in a proper 4-3-3 so surely this is the way to go from here.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 10:52:14 PM: Villa win, playing 433, with the front three all scoring!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 29, 2011, 11:30:04 PM: This match has got draw written all over it!

The chances of us keeping a clean sheet are slim to none so that rules out a 1-0 victory. I can see us getting a penalty and them scoring a late equalizer.

2-2
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: frank on March 30, 2011, 12:38:25 AM: Quote from: Rawly on March 29, 2011, 07:31:15 PM
Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??
I recommend parking along the south side of Walton Hall Park in Walton Hall Avenue (A580), facing out of the city, i.e eastwards. This road becomes the East Lancashire Road and leads you straight out of the city to the M57. From the park it's a 15 minute walk to Goodison.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JD on March 30, 2011, 03:03:09 AM: I think (and pray) that we will win 2-1. I just have a feeling that we will win this one.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on March 30, 2011, 03:09:55 AM: Quote from: garyshawsknee on March 29, 2011, 07:22:05 PM
Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on March 29, 2011, 06:45:44 PM
Very fair assesment
Quote from: KevinGage on March 29, 2011, 06:14:01 PM
Quote from: levico on March 29, 2011, 05:51:26 PM
If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.

I'm sure similar was said after Man Citeh away -we then went to Chelsea and put in one of our best performances of the season. Anything approaching that level of performance should be enough to see off Everton.

Sunderland at home was also a horror show almost (almost) on a par with Wolves. Yet soon after we put a half decent little run together.

I'm not sold on Houllier by any stretch, and I'd be quite happy if whilst they're up there the board have a word in David Moyes' shell-like, with a view to an exciting new opportunity starting this summer.

But I'd like to hope that Wolves at home was just a really bad day at the office and we'll follow it up with some kind of positive reaction.
Fair assesment. Really think we are due a performance. Everton are not in great shape and we have to be upbeat with good international performances and Collins and Dunne available .......

Shame about Collins international performances of late,least he won't face Young and Bent!

Ye forgot about Collins. But to be fair, it was Ashley Young. Wink Wink ......
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andrew08 on March 30, 2011, 07:48:45 AM: I've been waiting since August for the 'next game' to kick start the season. The international games have shown we have some good players. I really do believe we can go on a run with the attacking ammo we've got.let's do 4 wins on the bounce and kill this seaon off and move on.

Come on you Villa boys !
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM: No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 30, 2011, 09:50:01 AM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

We know something you dont.

Will tell you what it is 5pm on Saturday.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 30, 2011, 09:55:18 AM: Quote from: Rawly on March 29, 2011, 07:31:15 PM
Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??

Try Brookside Close.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3199384772_7b11c41738.jpg)
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 30, 2011, 09:58:50 AM: Quote from: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 30, 2011, 09:50:01 AM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

We know something you dont.

Will tell you what it is 5pm on Saturday.

I would tell you but I'll be in Ladbrokes picking up my winnings.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rjp on March 30, 2011, 10:05:39 AM: Ticket availability is still 'good' according to the website, on sale to anyone with a booking history.

I'm taking my mate with me to this one, his record is W2 D0 L0 and those 2 were both against a team in blue (although a much shabbier one than Saturday's opponents). The 5-1 and last season's 1-0 at the sty. Therefore we can't lose :)
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 30, 2011, 10:29:56 AM: Quote from: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 30, 2011, 09:55:18 AM
Quote from: Rawly on March 29, 2011, 07:31:15 PM
Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??

Try Brookside Close.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3199384772_7b11c41738.jpg)

Can I mind yer car mister
No fuck off
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on March 30, 2011, 10:30:00 AM: What price are tickets for Everton?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on March 30, 2011, 10:30:42 AM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

I'm always convinced we'll win. Even my mom laughs at me for it.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 30, 2011, 10:34:15 AM: When Phil nevilles around, you're always in with a chance
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on March 30, 2011, 10:40:20 AM: http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/03/30/priest-praying-for-aston-villa-s-premier-league-survival-97319-28425873/

I believe we are safe now.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rjp on March 30, 2011, 10:45:32 AM: Quote from: Villadawg on March 30, 2011, 10:30:00 AM
What price are tickets for Everton?

They're between £31 and £36, some are restricted view so it may be worth the extra couple of quid if you can do it.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on March 30, 2011, 10:59:44 AM: That's very considerate of them, I'm happy to pay an extra fiver for a restricted view this season. With a bit of luck I can have one of those fecking big posts blocking my view of the Villa bench.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on March 30, 2011, 11:06:23 AM: Quote from: Villadawg on March 30, 2011, 10:59:44 AM
That's very considerate of them, I'm happy to pay an extra fiver for a restricted view this season. With a bit of luck I can have one of those fecking big posts blocking my view of the Villa bench.

And the pitch?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 30, 2011, 12:29:01 PM: Had a dream last night that we go 2 up early, then I avoided the result until Match of the Day. Just before it started though, stress got the better of me and I looked up the score in the Argus (!), and found we'd won 2-0. Absolutely gutted when I woke up and it wasn't true.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 30, 2011, 12:38:10 PM: Quote from: Percy on March 30, 2011, 12:29:01 PM
Had a dream last night that we go 2 up early, then I avoided the result until Match of the Day. Just before it started though, stress got the better of me and I looked up the score in the Argus (!), and found we'd won 2-0. Absolutely gutted when I woke up and it wasn't true.
A proper fantasy is that Perce.
You just know it would end up 2-3 in reality.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: lovejoy on March 30, 2011, 12:41:53 PM: When was the last time we went 2 up and kept a clean sheet in the premier league?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 30, 2011, 12:45:52 PM: Quote from: lovejoy on March 30, 2011, 12:41:53 PM
When was the last time we went 2 up and kept a clean sheet in the premier league?

West Ham on the opening day.

I think West Ham and Everton are the only 2 games we've won with a clean sheet this season.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on March 30, 2011, 12:48:53 PM: Quote from: JJ-AV on March 30, 2011, 12:45:52 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 30, 2011, 12:41:53 PM
When was the last time we went 2 up and kept a clean sheet in the premier league?

West Ham on the opening day.

I think West Ham and Everton are the only 2 games we've won with a clean sheet this season.
Man City,but i think thats it.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on March 30, 2011, 01:14:04 PM: A draw for us here, 1-1.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 30, 2011, 01:19:01 PM: Ahh the old pink Argus ! Miss that paper
Bought one in Sheffield once after a Villa game at Hilsborough but it was green up there !
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 01:56:57 PM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 29, 2011, 07:23:12 AM
Everton are quite simply a better team, the Wolves game showed that we have no fight in us and to win the game we would need to score a MINIMUM of 2 goals.
It ain't gonna happen

3-0 to Everton.

Agree unfortunately

And when interviewed after the game our out of touch players will think we are in the Euorpa league positions
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 30, 2011, 01:57:35 PM: Quote from: WikiVilla on March 30, 2011, 01:19:01 PM
Ahh the old pink Argus ! Miss that paper
Bought one in Sheffield once after a Villa game at Hilsborough but it was green up there !

Back in the day Birmingham had two sports papers - one blue (green) and one pink.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 02:06:26 PM: Quote from: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 10:52:14 PM
Villa win, playing 433, with the front three all scoring!

If that happens my Mrs will be bow legged on Sunday...
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 30, 2011, 02:31:48 PM: Quote from: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 02:06:26 PM
Quote from: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 10:52:14 PM
Villa win, playing 433, with the front three all scoring!

If that happens my Mrs will be bow legged on Sunday...
Why? Have you bought her a pony?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on March 30, 2011, 02:42:39 PM: Quote from: Simon Ward on March 30, 2011, 10:40:20 AM
http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/03/30/priest-praying-for-aston-villa-s-premier-league-survival-97319-28425873/ (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/03/30/priest-praying-for-aston-villa-s-premier-league-survival-97319-28425873/)

I believe we are safe now.

Quote from: Priest in Handsworth Journo
He has Martin O’Neill and has given a photograph of him with the former manager pride of place in the parish buildings.

Good. He can fucking well keep him.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 03:04:01 PM: Quote from: morrisseybentybenty on March 30, 2011, 02:31:48 PM
Quote from: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 02:06:26 PM
Quote from: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 10:52:14 PM
Villa win, playing 433, with the front three all scoring!

If that happens my Mrs will be bow legged on Sunday...
Why? Have you bought her a pony?

Well there have been comparisons to a stallion...
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 30, 2011, 03:06:53 PM: Quote from: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 03:04:01 PM
Quote from: morrisseybentybenty on March 30, 2011, 02:31:48 PM
Quote from: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 02:06:26 PM
Quote from: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 10:52:14 PM
Villa win, playing 433, with the front three all scoring!

If that happens my Mrs will be bow legged on Sunday...
Why? Have you bought her a pony?

Well there have been comparisons to a stallion...
You look like a horse's arse?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 30, 2011, 03:13:50 PM: Quote from: UsualSuspect on March 30, 2011, 02:06:26 PM
Quote from: Shrek on March 29, 2011, 10:52:14 PM
Villa win, playing 433, with the front three all scoring!

If that happens my Mrs will be bow legged on Sunday...
Not if Everton reply with 4.

If so, kick her back doors in.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BedsVillain on March 30, 2011, 04:00:07 PM: Bring on the Orange Dot.....

Friedel

Walker Collins Clark Baker

Makoun Petrov Delph

Young Bent Downing

Subs: Marshall, Dunne, Herd, Bradley, NRC, Gabby, Heskey

Everton 1 v Aston Villa 3
(Arteta) (Bent x3)
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 30, 2011, 04:06:21 PM: Quote from: BedsVillain on March 30, 2011, 04:00:07 PM
Bring on the Orange Dot.....

Friedel

Walker Collins Clark Baker

Makoun Petrov Delph

Young Bent Downing

Subs: Marshall, Dunne, Herd, Bradley, NRC, Gabby, Heskey

Everton 1 v Aston Villa 3
(Arteta) (Bent x3)

Clarks suspended, Artetas injured, like the formation though
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on March 30, 2011, 04:12:56 PM: Is Luke Young fit again? Think we need his experience at lb.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BedsVillain on March 30, 2011, 05:18:40 PM: Didn't realise it was a two game ban for 10 yellows!! :-[

Forgot about King Carlos aswell :-[ :-[

Did Dunne get injured away with Eire?

Friedel

Walker Cuellar Collins Baker (or L.Young if fit)

Makoun Petrov Delph

Young Bent Downing

Subs: Marshall, Dunne, Herd, Bradley, NRC, Gabby, Heskey
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on March 30, 2011, 05:41:55 PM: Think Luke Young is out for another week so he'll probably persist with Delph at LB. I'd then put Albrighton in midfield.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on March 30, 2011, 05:48:55 PM: Everton 0 Aston Villa 4 Bent, Bent, Young, Albrighton
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Apyadg on March 30, 2011, 06:15:31 PM: Quote from: Salsa Party Animal on March 30, 2011, 05:48:55 PM
Bent, Young, Albrighton

That's a bit harsh.

Sorry.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on March 30, 2011, 07:24:04 PM: Quote from: Salsa Party Animal on March 30, 2011, 05:48:55 PM
Everton 0 Aston Villa 4 Bent, Bent, Young, Albrighton

Why do you have to be so pessimistic all the time SPA?

Try to look at things more positively...
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: achilles on March 30, 2011, 07:29:24 PM: GH will never do it but in the situation we find ourselves in I would make the first priority to NOT concede a goal and therefore I would play the following team:

Friedel

Walker Cuellar Collins/Dunne Baker (or L.Young if fit)

Herd

Albrighton NRC Delph Young

Bent/Gabby

That team provides a very solid base from which to work from, unfortunately Downing misses out because we need battlers. Also I would go back to our old style of FAST counter attacking football for no other reason than it suites us and we have the players to play it, its not rocket science!

Unfortunately GH will NOT play that team or anything like it, so therefore we will lose!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 30, 2011, 07:37:32 PM: Right come on Villa, there has been a break let this be a turning point. A surprise away win I'm going for.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 30, 2011, 07:57:24 PM: I've not seen a more despondent pre-match thread in a long while.

Unfotunately I share the same despondency at the moment.

Can't see anything other than a 2 - 0 defeat and hanging by the skin of our teeth to 17th place.

NEWCASTLE, STOKE and WIGAN at home are key.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: supertom on March 30, 2011, 07:58:04 PM: This will go one of two ways. We'll be well up for it, surprise Everton and win reasonably well...

OR

We'll get absolutely twatted. I think it's one of those games that just says either/or for me. I don't see a middle ground. We'll play really really well, or just look like a lame dog that needs shooting.

With that in mind...expect a 0-0 draw now!!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 30, 2011, 08:07:40 PM: The players should be pumped for this

If there's evidence of a lack of grit, stomach etc for the battle and we get done, I'm not sure what the club does ??

Sack him, the players have won

Back him, they won't play for him, we go down

This is complex
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 30, 2011, 08:10:23 PM: So much attention has gone on the Newcastle game, whereas this is arguably more important.

A draw here would disprove these rumors of a lack of "steel", and would do wonders for our position.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: barrysleftfoot on March 30, 2011, 08:13:04 PM: More optimistic than i was after last night.

Friedel
Walker Cuellar Dunne LYoung/Baker

Makoun NRC Delph

AYoung Downing

Bent.

3-2 win.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on March 30, 2011, 08:16:43 PM: Surely Clark can't be suspended again? He missed the last game.

I'd go Friedel - Walker, Cuellar, Dunne, Clark - NRC, Makoun, Delph - Downing, Bent, Young

subs: Marshall, Collins, Baker, Petrov, Bradley, Albrighton, Heskey.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on March 30, 2011, 08:22:53 PM: 1-2. Felliani 78. A. Young 6, 17.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Summers on March 30, 2011, 09:12:48 PM: Quote from: barrysleftfoot on March 30, 2011, 08:13:04 PM

More optimistic than i was after last night.

Friedel
Walker Cuellar Dunne LYoung/Baker

Makoun NRC Delph

AYoung Downing

Bent.

3-2 win.

Going up for this and looking forward to a nice drink and lunch before the game if nothing else :-)

This is how I would definitely go as well. Capello has shown Houllier the formation to play and although I can see why Ged has tried to get Albrighton, Downing and Young in the same team, we now need to shore it up and stick 3 in the middle.

If he plays this team, I can see us at least drawing. I fear however he will go the usual 4-4-1-1 and an unfortunate 2-0 defeat will await.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on March 30, 2011, 09:15:34 PM: 2-1 Everton

Hope not but I can't see our team playing well enough to beat a hard grafting , always hard to beat Everton team.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 30, 2011, 09:16:54 PM: 2-1 Everton aswell.

They're due a win against us at Goodison.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 30, 2011, 09:55:57 PM: Logic and common sense in danger of ambushing this thread!!

Calling all happy clappers calling all happy clappers
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on March 30, 2011, 10:05:40 PM: I want to see three in central midfield and only two wide players.

I anticipate disappointment on that count.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on March 30, 2011, 10:13:15 PM: If Houlier plays the same failed set up after watching the England games, he should be strung up.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on March 30, 2011, 10:40:51 PM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

Because we're not all wrist-slashing miserablists.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bottom Right 89 on March 30, 2011, 11:05:35 PM: Quote from: Dave Cooper on March 30, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

Because we're not all wrist-slashing miserablists.

Flip this on its head - who are these deserters predicting a Villa defeat? stick their heads on the Villa Park gates. Evertons injury list has more pages than the Census - Young, Albrighton, Downing and Bent will tear them apart.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on March 30, 2011, 11:33:37 PM: Al Pacino has sent his team talk to GH

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Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 30, 2011, 11:38:25 PM: Quote from: Dave Cooper on March 30, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

Because we're not all wrist-slashing miserablists.

Ah, happy days...
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on March 30, 2011, 11:43:13 PM: Quote from: Pete3206 on March 30, 2011, 11:33:37 PM
Al Pacino has sent his team talk to GH

&feature=player_embedded#at=13
fantastic
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villan1975 on March 31, 2011, 01:30:30 AM: I cannot believe there are people with any sort of sanity or football knowledge at all that are advocating 442 in any shape or form against an Everton side that dominate every facet of the game with a 451.It really does just defy all reason that we will go to Goodison and control the game when all they do is congest the midfield and control the ball.I hate to agree with Houllier on anythin but if he goes and tries to beat a reasonable Everton side with 442 we will have about 30% posession and get destroyed!!!!!tenner on super mark to score first and we win 3-2 is 275-1 for me.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 31, 2011, 02:24:35 AM: Quote from: TaxDodger on March 30, 2011, 08:22:53 PM
1-2. Felliani 78. A. Young 6, 17.

Fellaini, aka Simon Barlow from Corrie's hair inspiration, is crocked.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 31, 2011, 07:25:32 AM: Quote from: Dave Cooper on March 30, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

Because we're not all wrist-slashing miserablists.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want to lose, in fact it would royally piss me off, I certainly won't just shrug my shoulders at it.
Going to all the home games season in, season out get's you like that.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ktvillan on March 31, 2011, 08:35:49 AM: I had a strong feeling we would lose to Wolves, probaly 1-0, and I have strong feeling we will win here, probably 1-0 with A Young getting the goal late on. No reason or logic to it, just a gut feeling.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 31, 2011, 08:47:20 AM: Its been a strange season and us nicking something up there would fit right in, we Would however on that logic then lose at home to the barcodes
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on March 31, 2011, 10:16:27 AM: http://t.co/JK3LKby

Friedal sounding confident as ever. Wish I shared his optimism.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 31, 2011, 10:26:36 AM: Wish the players would stop mouthing off to the press and just do their talking on the pitch
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 31, 2011, 11:51:26 AM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 07:25:32 AM
Quote from: Dave Cooper on March 30, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 30, 2011, 09:26:49 AM
No disrespect to anyone, but I can't understand why people 'have a feeling we'll win this one', in fact 27 people do.

Why?

Because we're not all wrist-slashing miserablists.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want to lose, in fact it would royally piss me off, I certainly won't just shrug my shoulders at it.
Going to all the home games season in, season out get's you like that.

Quite so Mark. I'm not sure why it makes you a "wrist slashing miserablist" not to expect to win this one. We hardly ever win up there, and our away form is shit. I'd say in this case, "realsitic" would be a fairer description.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Whiney MacWhineface on March 31, 2011, 12:01:40 PM: Because you are a wrist-slashing miserablist Risso :-)

On the realistic side though, I'd say this was a nailed-on loss.

Pass me the razor.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 31, 2011, 12:09:14 PM: I'm sitting here with 200 aspirin and a bottle of Vodka. Before I do anything silly, can somebody please tell me who's injured for Everton? Then I'll decide if I think it will make any fucking difference.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 31, 2011, 12:17:20 PM: Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
I'm sitting here with 200 aspirin and a bottle of Vodka. Before I do anything silly, can somebody please tell me who's injured for Everton? Then I'll decide if I think it will make any fucking difference.
Saha, Arteta and him with the funny hair, Fellatio?, are out, I believe.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 31, 2011, 12:22:48 PM: From the Everton official site (which was so garish, it hurt my eyes)

Coleman and Rodwell face fitness tests.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2011, 12:45:35 PM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:22:48 PM
From the Everton official site (which was so garish, it hury my eyes)

Coleman and Rodwell face fitness tests.

Seamus Coleman is a cracking little player, i'd love him down here.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 31, 2011, 12:54:28 PM: Quote from: clampy on March 31, 2011, 12:45:35 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:22:48 PM
From the Everton official site (which was so garish, it hury my eyes)

Coleman and Rodwell face fitness tests.

Seamus Coleman is a cracking little player, i'd love him down here.

My Everton supporting mate says he's mustard.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dr Butler on March 31, 2011, 12:56:34 PM: Quote from: VillaSubmariner on March 31, 2011, 12:54:28 PM
Quote from: clampy on March 31, 2011, 12:45:35 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:22:48 PM
From the Everton official site (which was so garish, it hury my eyes)

Coleman and Rodwell face fitness tests.

Seamus Coleman is a cracking little player, i'd love him down here.

My Everton supporting mate says he's mustard.

;) excellent.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 31, 2011, 01:04:31 PM: Saha, Arteta and Sideshow Bob definitely out, and their next two best players facing fitness tests?

I'd say it's far from a nailed on victory for them.

Plus, any side that loses 1-4 at home to the Olbiyun isn't all that.

Would be happy enough with a minimum of two points from the next two games, and I wouldn't go as far as to say that I expect us to beat Everton, that it's a must win game and so on. TBH, providing we show a marked improvement on the Wolves no-show, and go down swinging this time, that will probably suffice.

I will have a lazy tenner on 2-1 Villa though.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on March 31, 2011, 01:24:12 PM: Is Cahill fit?

With the way we defend set pieces he is the one I would worry about.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on March 31, 2011, 01:29:51 PM: He's out.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 31, 2011, 01:47:17 PM: Quote from: Ads on March 31, 2011, 01:29:51 PM
He's out.

If Cahill is out that is a massive plus
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 31, 2011, 01:51:10 PM: Quote from: VillaSubmariner on March 31, 2011, 12:54:28 PM
Quote from: clampy on March 31, 2011, 12:45:35 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:22:48 PM
From the Everton official site (which was so garish, it hury my eyes)

Coleman and Rodwell face fitness tests.

Seamus Coleman is a cracking little player, i'd love him down here.

My Everton supporting mate says he's mustard.

Prone to the odd Rickett though :)
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 31, 2011, 01:52:59 PM: Quote from: Ads on March 31, 2011, 01:29:51 PM
He's out.

Are you sure Ads?

By the way are you making all the way up to your favourite City?

If so, I`ll buy you a pint to prove we ain`t all bad up here - might even buy Mozza one !
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 31, 2011, 01:54:06 PM: I'd put NRC on a man mission to shut Rodwell down, they've not got much creativity then
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on March 31, 2011, 01:54:40 PM: Quote from: TheBentman on March 31, 2011, 01:24:12 PM
Is Cahill fit?

With the way we defend set pieces he is the one I would worry about.
Cahill...our defence...shudder at the thought of it! Bugger.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on March 31, 2011, 01:59:21 PM: Quote from: villa `cross the mersey on March 31, 2011, 01:52:59 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 31, 2011, 01:29:51 PM
He's out.

Are you sure Ads?

By the way are you making all the way up to your favourite City?

If so, I`ll buy you a pint to prove we ain`t all bad up here - might even buy Mozza one !

I'll be there. I don't live to far away anyway so its like a home game really. Well, more like playing Coventry away.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: supertom on March 31, 2011, 02:55:33 PM: I don't get all the hype for Rodwell? What's so special about him. I haven't seen much of him, but anytime I have, he's not really done anything to warrant the hype or price tag. Granted he's young, but for arguments sake, Wilshere looks the mutts nutts. That one I get. Rodwell? Now. Is he a really quality attacking midfielder, or a quality defensive midfielder? Or is he a midfield dynamo, box-to-box? I don't think in any regard he excels. He might prove me wrong, but I doubt it.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on March 31, 2011, 03:09:17 PM: Quote from: supertom on March 31, 2011, 02:55:33 PM
I don't get all the hype for Rodwell? What's so special about him. I haven't seen much of him, but anytime I have, he's not really done anything to warrant the hype or price tag. Granted he's young, but for arguments sake, Wilshere looks the mutts nutts. That one I get. Rodwell? Now. Is he a really quality attacking midfielder, or a quality defensive midfielder? Or is he a midfield dynamo, box-to-box? I don't think in any regard he excels. He might prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

A bit like a young Gareth Barry he's yet to find his best position but he hasn't looked out of place anywhere he's played.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on March 31, 2011, 03:47:15 PM: Looking forward to this one, a rare away day for me these days, so that makes me optimistic we will do ok, despite having little faith in Mr Houlier. A sneaky 1-0 win from a Bent tap in, I think.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 31, 2011, 03:49:23 PM: Quote from: exiled on the wirral! on March 31, 2011, 03:47:15 PM
Looking forward to this one, a rare away day for me these days, so that makes me optimistic we will do ok, despite having little faith in Mr Houlier. A sneaky 1-0 win from a Bent tap in, I think.
A clean sheet for us?

I suppose miracles can happen.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 31, 2011, 03:53:50 PM: Quote from: WikiVilla on March 31, 2011, 01:54:06 PM
I'd put NRC on a man mission to shut Rodwell down, they've not got much creativity then

Great idea. When he gets the ball off them he could then pass it to Arteta and set up their next attack.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on March 31, 2011, 03:59:33 PM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 03:49:23 PM
Quote from: exiled on the wirral! on March 31, 2011, 03:47:15 PM
Looking forward to this one, a rare away day for me these days, so that makes me optimistic we will do ok, despite having little faith in Mr Houlier. A sneaky 1-0 win from a Bent tap in, I think.
A clean sheet for us?

I suppose miracles can happen.
I told you i was optimistic, ive also had an afternoon Guiness, im always optimistic when that happens
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on March 31, 2011, 04:03:37 PM: Arteta is injured
Pretty sure Cahill will play
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on March 31, 2011, 04:10:46 PM: 'Is Cahill fit?' must be the first question every single opposing PL manager asks the week before they play Everton. The bloke's been outstanding for years. If he plays, we're in trouble. We'll have a man in one zone, another in the other zone, and Cahill running amok in between.

As for Rodwell, I like him. He's just a good all-round midfielder who does everything well; the type there used to be before everyone had to be classified as 'attacking' or 'holding' in a midfield role. Barry's a good comparison.I do get Supertom's point though - he's not outstanding at any one thing and I don't think he'll hurt us. Pick the right players in our midfield and we could/should at least match a Rodwell/Phil Neville combo.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DB on March 31, 2011, 04:23:09 PM: Just had a butchers at their website, no mention of Cahill on theinjury list - Arteta, Fellani, Coleman, Saha and Pat Van Den Howe.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on March 31, 2011, 04:39:43 PM: Quote from: DB on March 31, 2011, 04:23:09 PM
Just had a butchers at their website, no mention of Cahill on theinjury list - Arteta, Fellani, Coleman, Saha and Pat Van Den Howe.

Same information on PhysioRoom (http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php).
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 31, 2011, 04:49:17 PM: OS says Walker and L Young should be fit

http://http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2328097,00.html
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 31, 2011, 04:52:05 PM: Quote from: VILLALWAYS on March 31, 2011, 04:49:17 PM
OS says Walker and L Young should be fit

http://http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2328097,00.html
Does that mean that we have a fully fit squad apart from Clark?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on March 31, 2011, 05:11:57 PM: Luke Young at left back, hopefully.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 31, 2011, 05:20:46 PM: Hoping for....

Friedel

Walker Cuellar Dunne Young

Makoun Delph Reo-Coker

Young Bent Downing

Subs: Marshall, Collins, Bradley, Petrov, Albrighton, Gabby, Heskey
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on March 31, 2011, 05:33:13 PM: Not much wrong with that. It's Cuellar plus one in the centre of defence for me, can't decide whether I'd have Collins or Dunne there.

I'd switch the middle three around so it's NRC on the right of the three, Makoun centre and Delph left, but in terms of personnel, I'd like to see that X1 out there on Saturday.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: phantom limb on March 31, 2011, 05:50:18 PM: I'd certainly put money on Cahill scoring from a set piece, if I were a gambling man.

Everton have been fairly guff this season too though, not quite as cack as us but not far off in some of the results they've had. I think we could get a point but it won't be easy.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 31, 2011, 06:53:07 PM: Quote from: luke25 on March 31, 2011, 05:20:46 PM
Hoping for....

Friedel

Walker Cuellar Dunne Young

Makoun Delph Reo-Coker

Young Bent Downing

Subs: Marshall, Collins, Bradley, Petrov, Albrighton, Gabby, Heskey

If the defence continues to look like a bunch of arse, I'd be tempted to go three CB's and Walker as wing back.

As good as McGrath was, he benefited from two CB's alongside him in the latter stages of his career. Dunne is playing like someone on his last legs (he was at fault for Macedonia's goal last Saturday and generally looked sluggish) so he could possibly do with the extra assistance. Would help us at set pieces too. Maybe.

What we gain in defensive stability we might lose in forward options, but I think we have enough attacking players to make opportunities - and a player in Bent who should be able to take them. Going too defensively may reduce some of the chances we create, but ultimately if it covers our biggest problem this season it might be worth the trade off.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on March 31, 2011, 07:31:14 PM: Lawro,talking sense-surely not ?!!

Everton v Aston Villa

There has been a lot of rubbish written about a player revolt under manager Gerard Houllier at Villa Park but I would not take too much notice of that. I would suggest that the players revolting are the ones who do not want to stay at the club anyway, regardless of who the manager is.

Villa's league position is a little precarious but Houllier has got enough match-winners in his squad for them to get out of trouble.

The problem for his Everton counterpart David Moyes is that some of his better players, like Louis Saha and Marouane Fellaini, are out for the season. This will be a big examination for the Toffees but they are at home, and they are tough to beat too.

Prediction: 1-1
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on March 31, 2011, 07:58:29 PM: Friedel
Walker - Cuellar - Dunne - Young
Young - Makoun - Petrov - Downing
Heskey - Bent
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 31, 2011, 08:01:41 PM: if fellani and Saha are out that's a great start. Arteta too did someone say? well obviously cahill will score but at least we only have to score 2 or 3 now and not the the 4 or 5 I thought we would. Game on!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 31, 2011, 08:23:55 PM: If we start with Makoun and Reo-Coker, how about Pires starting as the attacking midfielder?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on March 31, 2011, 08:30:57 PM: Quote from: Chris Smith on March 31, 2011, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 31, 2011, 02:55:33 PM
I don't get all the hype for Rodwell? What's so special about him. I haven't seen much of him, but anytime I have, he's not really done anything to warrant the hype or price tag. Granted he's young, but for arguments sake, Wilshere looks the mutts nutts. That one I get. Rodwell? Now. Is he a really quality attacking midfielder, or a quality defensive midfielder? Or is he a midfield dynamo, box-to-box? I don't think in any regard he excels. He might prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

A bit like a young Gareth Barry he's yet to find his best position but he hasn't looked out of place anywhere he's played.

Nah, a poor man's Ciaran Clark.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 31, 2011, 08:32:03 PM: Quote from: LeeB on March 31, 2011, 08:30:57 PM
Quote from: Chris Smith on March 31, 2011, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 31, 2011, 02:55:33 PM
I don't get all the hype for Rodwell? What's so special about him. I haven't seen much of him, but anytime I have, he's not really done anything to warrant the hype or price tag. Granted he's young, but for arguments sake, Wilshere looks the mutts nutts. That one I get. Rodwell? Now. Is he a really quality attacking midfielder, or a quality defensive midfielder? Or is he a midfield dynamo, box-to-box? I don't think in any regard he excels. He might prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

A bit like a young Gareth Barry he's yet to find his best position but he hasn't looked out of place anywhere he's played.

Nah, a poor man's Ciaran Clark.

Isn't Ciaran Clark a poor man's Ciaran Clark?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 31, 2011, 09:09:26 PM: Quote from: luke25 on March 31, 2011, 05:20:46 PM
Hoping for....

Friedel

Walker Cuellar Dunne Young

Makoun Delph Reo-Coker

Young Bent Downing

Subs: Marshall, Collins, Bradley, Petrov, Albrighton, Gabby, Heskey

I'd say that would be our strongest side, but when have we ever really been able to predict what team GH will put out?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on March 31, 2011, 09:10:58 PM: Please, God, a morale boosting win .

1 - 2
Cahill , free header from a corner for them. Bent & A.Young for us.

Where is the orange dot ?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on March 31, 2011, 09:35:27 PM: Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 31, 2011, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: luke25 on March 31, 2011, 05:20:46 PM
Hoping for....

Friedel

Walker Cuellar Dunne Young

Makoun Delph Reo-Coker

Young Bent Downing

Subs: Marshall, Collins, Bradley, Petrov, Albrighton, Gabby, Heskey

I'd say that would be our strongest side, but when have we ever really been able to predict what team GH will put out?
Indeed.... Im pretty sure he'll keep Young in the hole, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 31, 2011, 11:18:47 PM: After playing like he has been for england this week on the wing, I'm really not sure why he wouldn't want to play there.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 31, 2011, 11:21:43 PM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:17:20 PM
Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
I'm sitting here with 200 aspirin and a bottle of Vodka. Before I do anything silly, can somebody please tell me who's injured for Everton? Then I'll decide if I think it will make any fucking difference.
Saha, Arteta and him with the funny hair, Fellatio?, are out, I believe.

Fellatio out? That's a blow for them.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 31, 2011, 11:46:05 PM: If he ends up playing i'd bet everything i own on Cahill scoring. We could put 11 men on the line for 90 minutes in a acrobat formation to fill up the goal and he'd still score.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on March 31, 2011, 11:49:49 PM: I dont think the idea that Everton will score uncertain, its about how many we score, we will need to score at least 2 get anything, i would love a 0-0
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on April 01, 2011, 12:23:26 AM: Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:17:20 PM
Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
I'm sitting here with 200 aspirin and a bottle of Vodka. Before I do anything silly, can somebody please tell me who's injured for Everton? Then I'll decide if I think it will make any fucking difference.
Saha, Arteta and him with the funny hair, Fellatio?, are out, I believe.

Fellatio out? That's a blow for them.

Hopefully with those three laid out we can do the job.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 01, 2011, 12:29:13 AM: Quote from: JJ-AV on April 01, 2011, 12:23:26 AM
Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:17:20 PM
Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
I'm sitting here with 200 aspirin and a bottle of Vodka. Before I do anything silly, can somebody please tell me who's injured for Everton? Then I'll decide if I think it will make any fucking difference.
Saha, Arteta and him with the funny hair, Fellatio?, are out, I believe.

Fellatio out? That's a blow for them.

Hopefully with those three laid out we can do the job.

Was that meant to be a pun? Needs work.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 01, 2011, 07:23:54 AM: This whole season is so very strange with results in general. The only thing which has been consistent is we will not keep a clean sheet and probably let a goal in at the end of each half.
Other than that I feel strangely confident. Maybe it's because of the break and time heals?
I do believe we hit rock bottom at Wolves and now we will turn it around.

So on that basis I am going for a staggering, roller coaster match of season type of game and 3 - 2 to us with a very nervy finish.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 01, 2011, 07:28:02 AM: Quote from: Percy on April 01, 2011, 12:29:13 AM
Quote from: JJ-AV on April 01, 2011, 12:23:26 AM
Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 31, 2011, 12:17:20 PM
Quote from: Percy on March 31, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
I'm sitting here with 200 aspirin and a bottle of Vodka. Before I do anything silly, can somebody please tell me who's injured for Everton? Then I'll decide if I think it will make any fucking difference.
Saha, Arteta and him with the funny hair, Fellatio?, are out, I believe.

Fellatio out? That's a blow for them.

Hopefully with those three laid out we can do the job.

Was that meant to be a pun? Needs work.
I agree. It sucked.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on April 01, 2011, 08:55:44 AM: I'd go with

Friedel

Walker
Cuellar
Collins
L Young

A Young
Makoun
Petrov
Reo-Coker
Downing

Bent

Ashley Young outwide. Downing the other side. Both pushed very high up. I think we need to be strong in the middle. Petrov to ocme in.

I think it will be 1-1.

Get your money on Tim Cahill scoring for them, heading in a corner.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 01, 2011, 09:15:03 AM: Hou will stick to his tried and tested principles and there will be no change in formation.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 01, 2011, 09:43:29 AM: Looking ahead to the Newcastle game, good news, their only striker of note, Leon Best, will be out for a few weeks.

A bit of joy for our powder puff defence.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 01, 2011, 09:45:37 AM: For Everton i'd go

Friedel

Walker
Collins
Cuellar
L.Young

Reo Coker (right midfield, not right out on the wing)
Makoun
Petrov
Downing

Bent
Heskey
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 01, 2011, 09:53:16 AM: Ive got a sneaky feeling for this one now. They owe us .
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 01, 2011, 09:54:10 AM: Shhhhhh.....Here comes Lawro.

Everton v Aston Villa

There has been a lot of rubbish written about a player revolt under manager Gerard Houllier at Villa Park but I would not take too much notice of that. I would suggest that the players revolting are the ones who do not want to stay at the club anyway, regardless of who the manager is.

Villa's league position is a little precarious but Houllier has got enough match-winners in his squad for them to get out of trouble.

The problem for his Everton counterpart David Moyes is that some of his better players, like Louis Saha and Marouane Fellaini, are out for the season. This will be a big examination for the Toffees but they are at home, and they are tough to beat too.

Prediction: 1-1
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on April 01, 2011, 10:06:25 AM: Heskey up front with Bent is a good option. Bent needs someone up front with him to hold the ball up. He was very effective last
season with Kenwyne Jones.
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Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 01, 2011, 10:07:31 AM: The Leon Best injury is good news.

Six goals in nine games.

Always thought he was good at Coventry.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 01, 2011, 10:08:22 AM: Quote from: NZMAV on April 01, 2011, 10:06:25 AM
Heskey up front with Bent is a good option. Bent needs someone up front with him to hold the ball up. He was very effective last
season with Kenwyne Jones.
Unless Houllier has had a personality transplant he will not do this. Stubborn prick
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on April 01, 2011, 11:47:30 AM: Quote from: NZMAV on April 01, 2011, 10:06:25 AM
Heskey up front with Bent is a good option. Bent needs someone up front with him to hold the ball up. He was very effective last
season with Kenwyne Jones.

Please no.

Heskey is not a man for a relegation dogfight.

Bent will score as long as Ash and Downing are on song.

Petrov coming in would be beneficial though.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rjp on April 01, 2011, 12:08:38 PM: I've not been to Goodison before, does anyone know where do the Villa fans tend to congregate pre-match?
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Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on April 01, 2011, 12:25:57 PM: Quote from: rjp on April 01, 2011, 12:08:38 PM
I've not been to Goodison before, does anyone know where do the Villa fans tend to congregate pre-match?

There's always a few in The Arkles right next to Anfield
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Post by: sfx412 on April 01, 2011, 12:30:57 PM: Win this one and there will be no relegation.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: alanclare on April 01, 2011, 01:53:54 PM: There's no way that Moyles is going to let us win this, or even draw. 3-0 is my guess.
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Post by: Ads on April 01, 2011, 01:55:12 PM: I'd like to think we'll have say in the matter rather than just go with Moyes' wishes.
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Post by: godzvilla on April 01, 2011, 03:17:38 PM: Last time I went to Goodison Park I,d just returned from Angola and was ( unknowingly ) in the early stages of Cereberal Malaria , the following day I was in a Coma and about to shuffle off to that Big Villa Park in the Sky . Forunately I survived and I remember thinking as I lay in my hospital bed that Goodison might well have been the last Football ground I ever saw , an apalling thought to ' shuffle off ' with . What kept my spirits up though was the re-runs in my brain of fabulous Paul Mersons fabulous last minute half-volley from 35 yds out that won us the game 0-1 . I think I,ve got a headache coming on , could be an omen ?!........................................Godzvilla!
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Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on April 01, 2011, 03:33:35 PM: Quote from: alanclare on April 01, 2011, 01:53:54 PM
There's no way that Moyles is going to let us win this, or even draw. 3-0 is my guess.

Is Chris Moyles playing?
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Post by: Risso on April 01, 2011, 03:41:25 PM: Quote from: godzvilla on April 01, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Last time I went to Goodison Park I,d just returned from Angola and was ( unknowingly ) in the early stages of Cereberal Malaria , the following day I was in a Coma and about to shuffle off to that Big Villa Park in the Sky . Forunately I survived and I remember thinking as I lay in my hospital bed that Goodison might well have been the last Football ground I ever saw , an apalling thought to ' shuffle off ' with . What kept my spirits up though was the re-runs in my brain of fabulous Paul Mersons fabulous last minute half-volley from 35 yds out that won us the game 0-1 . I think I,ve got a headache coming on , could be an omen ?!........................................Godzvilla!

That was one of THE worst games of football I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on April 01, 2011, 04:19:00 PM: We usually get outplayed by Everton but don't lose, see the 2-2, 3-2, 3-3, 2-2, 1-0, we were outplayed in all of those but didn't lose. They're due a bit of luck against us and when you're down there everything goes against you so i'm going for 2-1 to them. Fortunately for us Wigan have got Spurs, West Ham have got Man Utd, Albion have got Liverpool etc so those around us won't be getting much either tomorrow.

Does anyone know if we sold out in the end?
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Post by: PaulWinch again on April 01, 2011, 04:36:37 PM: I'm really not sure why, but I've been hit with a wave of positivity and I can really see us getting a result this weekend and it'll propel us towards our eventual safety. Hopefully that's what happens!
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Post by: holte hero on April 01, 2011, 05:00:56 PM: Would love to get 3points here, hope for a draw, just to keep the media vultures away from our beloved club. UTV
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: bob on April 01, 2011, 05:24:20 PM: Quote from: Risso on April 01, 2011, 03:41:25 PM
Quote from: godzvilla on April 01, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Last time I went to Goodison Park I,d just returned from Angola and was ( unknowingly ) in the early stages of Cereberal Malaria , the following day I was in a Coma and about to shuffle off to that Big Villa Park in the Sky . Forunately I survived and I remember thinking as I lay in my hospital bed that Goodison might well have been the last Football ground I ever saw , an apalling thought to ' shuffle off ' with . What kept my spirits up though was the re-runs in my brain of fabulous Paul Mersons fabulous last minute half-volley from 35 yds out that won us the game 0-1 . I think I,ve got a headache coming on , could be an omen ?!........................................Godzvilla!

That was one of THE worst games of football I've ever seen.

I was there and had Merson 1-0 at 50/1! Only shot of the whole game.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on April 01, 2011, 05:48:23 PM: For some reason I think we're going to win this game, with a really good performance. We should be at full strength and they won't be. Madness I know . .
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Post by: SteveD on April 01, 2011, 06:18:05 PM: What does it say about us that we're hoping two or three of our players will be showing something of their England form tomorrow?
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Post by: Dave on April 01, 2011, 06:29:36 PM: Quote from: SteveD on April 01, 2011, 06:18:05 PM
What does it say about us that we're hoping two or three of our players will be showing something of their England form tomorrow?
I'm not really sure.

Does it say anything?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sonlyme on April 01, 2011, 06:53:50 PM: A Villa win - £10 - 7/2 with Paddy. That is faith.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on April 01, 2011, 07:37:07 PM: Quote from: sonlyme on April 01, 2011, 06:53:50 PM
A Villa win - £10 - 7/2 with Paddy. That is faith.

Blind faith if you ask me.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on April 01, 2011, 07:41:32 PM: Ten of my English pounds on the 2-1 win for Villa - 12/1 with bet 365
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on April 01, 2011, 07:48:40 PM: Great to see the orange dot come out in the match thread, we certainly need it/him/her?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sonlyme on April 01, 2011, 07:53:27 PM: Just finished watching all of GH's pre-match media stuff - he looks like he's found a tenner - big grin - all relaxed - and very positive.

I can only hope that watching England this week he'd decided to have a go at it and play the same three up front. We've as much chance of staying tight at the back as Katie Price - so why not say - sod it - let's outscore them.

Least, that's what I'm hoping his smile said...
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Post by: hawkeye on April 01, 2011, 09:09:10 PM: Plays Young in the Hole
Fridel stays on his line
Brings on Gabby to play left wing
Brings on Pires to waddle about in midfield
Downing jumps out of a tackle
Young takes all the free kicks
Gives heskey a run out to lumber around up front
usual defensive system for corners and free kicks

feeling really confident
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Post by: The Walshmeister on April 01, 2011, 09:17:49 PM: Everton 1 Villa 2
Cahill Bent x2
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on April 01, 2011, 11:47:02 PM: Bar question mark over Walker, strongest squad Houllier has ever had to pick from since taking over.
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Post by: phantom limb on April 01, 2011, 11:57:16 PM: Quote from: Marlon From Bearwood on April 01, 2011, 03:33:35 PM
Quote from: alanclare on April 01, 2011, 01:53:54 PM
There's no way that Moyles is going to let us win this, or even draw. 3-0 is my guess.

Is Chris Moyles playing?

I wish he was. The big, fat Leeds loving arsehole.

Richard Dunne could sit on him.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ClarrieBlue on April 02, 2011, 02:07:53 AM: Have just got in so forgive me if I'm going over old ground. All we've heard since Christmas in the press are totally positive managerial statements about the unity, the determination and the fact that we will win trophies at sometime in the future. This is against a background of poor results with one or two exceptions and apparent turmoil in the background. So tomorrow the chips are down. No messing about now. Without doubt we could easily be relegated. A bad set of results tomorrow could put us in the bottom three I should think. That means tomorrow we need a good performance at Goodison from a team playing the right players in their right positions. C'mon you Villa Boys UTV
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ClarrieBlue on April 02, 2011, 02:25:31 AM: For the more seasoned (ie old) Villa Boys amongst you, I can remember going to watch Villa play Everton at VP in the mid-Sixties when we more or less needed a win to stay up. A young Everton boy called Jimmy Husband tore us to pieces and Fred Pickering got a hat trick I think. Final Score 4-something (maybe 2) to Everton. I remember I was stood by the players tunnel and at half time our centre half, John Sleeuwenhoek looked absolutely knackered. He had been run ragged. We lost the next game 6 nil away to Southampton at The Dell and went down. That's just a bad memory though !
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Post by: adrenachrome on April 02, 2011, 02:29:57 AM: Quote from: ClarrieBlue on April 02, 2011, 02:25:31 AM
For the more seasoned (ie old) Villa Boys amongst you, I can remember going to watch Villa play Everton at VP in the mid-Sixties when we more or less needed a win to stay up. A young Everton boy called Jimmy Husband tore us to pieces and Fred Pickering got a hat trick I think. Final Score 4-something (maybe 2) to Everton. I remember I was stood by the players tunnel and at half time our centre half, John Sleeuwenhoek looked absolutely knackered. He had been run ragged. We lost the next game 6 nil away to Southampton at The Dell and went down. That's just a bad memory though !

You can stick your Trevor Hockey and your Pickering
Cos you don't know where they've been
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: wombat on April 02, 2011, 07:40:17 AM: Off out for my morning run... Then off up to Liverpool. 3 of us and it's our first away game of the season. I don't expect much, at least we will have a good laugh though! UTV
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on April 02, 2011, 08:34:45 AM: Its tough to call. Play like we did against the Wolves and it will be a thumping. With confident lads back from internationals then we might be pleasantly surprised. So I will sit on the fence and say a draw.
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Post by: TopDeck113 on April 02, 2011, 08:42:10 AM: I've woken up with a bit of optimism. I can't remember the last time I actually attended four defeats in a row, so I'm going for a 1-1 draw.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Arsey on April 02, 2011, 08:46:20 AM: If we don't at least get a point with the team Everton will have to put out then we are going down.

Saha, Yak, Vaughan all out, only Beckford is available who can play up front.

Arteta, Fellaini both definitely out, Cahill and Rodwell both likely to be out, they sold Pienaar, so no midfield either.

Hopefully, the Internationals will have brought back some confidence to our team.

I hope we go 4-3-3 and go after them; unfortunately, our manager has probably already packed his white flag.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 09:03:12 AM: Quote from: Arsey on April 02, 2011, 08:46:20 AM
If we don't at least get a point with the team Everton will have to put out then we are going down.

Erm...... What if the teams below us don't win their games? Why are we going down if we don't beat Everton when we are not even in the relegation zone and there are 7 more games? 1 game is just 1 game, how many times have we lost games that we were expecting to win and then won games we thought we wouldn't? Did you think we'd beat Man City after we lost at home to Sunderland? I agree with the sentiment but fuckin hell, we might lose 5-0 today and then beat Newcastle and go on a run that could see us finish in the top half. Nothing will be decided today, either way.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on April 02, 2011, 10:09:40 AM: Could be a massive win if we manage it as the teams around us barring Blues also have tough games this weekend. Would be great to get a little bit of breathing space.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: koreanmeatballs on April 02, 2011, 10:14:48 AM: Does Houllier think we are good enough to beat Everton?!?

A heavy 4 - 0 loss and the final nail in GHou and GMac fooking awful time here.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on April 02, 2011, 10:17:56 AM: Quote from: koreanmeatballs on April 02, 2011, 10:14:48 AM

A heavy 4 - 0 loss and the final nail in GHou and GMac fooking awful time here.

That's the spirit
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on April 02, 2011, 10:18:48 AM: Like it or not, they're all must win games until we get another 10-12 points on the board.

I'm not feeling confident today, so will be happy if we can get anything at all from this one.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 02, 2011, 10:27:15 AM: Quote from: ClarrieBlue on April 02, 2011, 02:25:31 AM
For the more seasoned (ie old) Villa Boys amongst you, I can remember going to watch Villa play Everton at VP in the mid-Sixties when we more or less needed a win to stay up. A young Everton boy called Jimmy Husband tore us to pieces and Fred Pickering got a hat trick I think. Final Score 4-something (maybe 2) to Everton. I remember I was stood by the players tunnel and at half time our centre half, John Sleeuwenhoek looked absolutely knackered. He had been run ragged. We lost the next game 6 nil away to Southampton at The Dell and went down. That's just a bad memory though !

It was 4-2 and we were relegated that day. We were in the Witton Lane stand and I remember our Dad going spare at Alan Ball near the end because he came over to take a corner and Dad thought it was disrespectful when he wiped his nose on the corner flag.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 02, 2011, 10:28:23 AM: Quote from: Villadawg on April 02, 2011, 10:18:48 AM
I'm not feeling confident today, so will be happy if we can get anything at all from this one.
My feeling as well.

I'd be grateful for a draw.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 10:32:24 AM: Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on April 02, 2011, 10:28:23 AM
Quote from: Villadawg on April 02, 2011, 10:18:48 AM
I'm not feeling confident today, so will be happy if we can get anything at all from this one.
My feeling as well.

I'd be grateful for a draw.

As I always would at Everton, regardless of whether we were 6th or 16th.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on April 02, 2011, 10:37:56 AM: Was it before the West Brom game that the players had a secret meeting and decided to go out on the pitch and put things right?

I'm hoping that the senior players get together aagain and resolve to play their hearts out to stay up in the remaining games. The players know we can beat Everton. They are good enough and should go out looking for the three points. Hearts and heads up. Lets stay in this league.

1-2 Villa. Bent and Young. UTV always.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chatters on April 02, 2011, 10:48:38 AM: I work with a couple of Everton fans and they actually think we'll beat them. Can't see it myself, think a 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome, but I'll be ecstatic with 3 points if we get them. Running out of games now, so the sooner we can get points on the board the less pressure there'll be when it comes to the crunch.

I'll admit I've never been to the crunch. Not even on a day trip!
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Post by: avfcpg on April 02, 2011, 11:18:13 AM: Would take a point right now....Villa never cease to surprise me though so 3 points wouldn't shock me...come on...
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Post by: WikiVilla on April 02, 2011, 11:24:31 AM: is cahill out ?
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Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 11:27:45 AM: Quote from: WikiVilla on April 02, 2011, 11:24:31 AM
is cahill out ?

Doubtful, along with Coleman and Rodwell. So knowing our luck they'll all be fit.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on April 02, 2011, 11:29:40 AM: From the BBC:

Everton striker Louis Saha is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing ankle surgery.

The Toffees are already without Mikel Arteta, Jose Baxter and Marouane Fellaini, while Jack Rodwell, Tim Cahill and Seamus Coleman are doubts.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 11:35:06 AM: Quote from: Chris Smith on April 02, 2011, 11:29:40 AM
From the BBC:

Everton striker Louis Saha is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing ankle surgery.

The Toffees are already without Mikel Arteta, Jose Baxter and Marouane Fellaini, while Jack Rodwell, Tim Cahill and Seamus Coleman are doubts.

Sounds too good to be true. Maybe the Beeb thought they were playing Blues instead. (The jammy bastards).
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 02, 2011, 11:57:55 AM: Quote from: koreanmeatballs on April 02, 2011, 10:14:48 AM

A heavy 4 - 0 loss and the final nail in GHou and GMac fooking awful time here.

I would rather have GHou and GMac in the dressing room sending them out for battle than you.
Go out shopping for the afternoon, no point you stopping in to follow it is there ?
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on April 02, 2011, 11:58:26 AM: The Everton fan i spoke to at work yesterday is worried. "You're our bogey team" he said. I didn't realise it but with that in mind i'm going for a draw.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 12:05:17 PM: Quote from: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 02, 2011, 11:57:55 AM
Quote from: koreanmeatballs on April 02, 2011, 10:14:48 AM

A heavy 4 - 0 loss and the final nail in GHou and GMac fooking awful time here.

I would rather have GHou and GMac in the dressing room sending them out for battle than you.
Go out shopping for the afternoon, no point you stopping in to follow it is there ?

Exactly. Bloody defeatists. Houllier would never entertain such a negative approach. :'(
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 12:13:34 PM: Everton 1 Villa 4

Cahill 5

Bent 12,26 (pen),89

Downing 77
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tom jennings IV on April 02, 2011, 12:16:48 PM: Come on you Villa boys!! We need this. COME ON!
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on April 02, 2011, 12:53:52 PM: Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 12:13:34 PM
Everton 1 Villa 4

Cahill 5

Bent 12,26 (pen),89

Downing 77

Yes please.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on April 02, 2011, 01:01:42 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on April 01, 2011, 04:19:00 PM
We usually get outplayed by Everton but don't lose, see the 2-2, 3-2, 3-3, 2-2, 1-0, we were outplayed in all of those but didn't lose. They're due a bit of luck against us and when you're down there everything goes against you so i'm going for 2-1 to them. Fortunately for us Wigan have got Spurs, West Ham have got Man Utd, Albion have got Liverpool etc so those around us won't be getting much either tom

Does anyone know if we sold out in the end?
West Ham are beating Man Utd. Know it is only early but shows how much we need these points. Come on Villa .........
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on April 02, 2011, 01:03:10 PM: Benty to bag a beautiful brace.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on April 02, 2011, 01:07:02 PM: And Dunne and Collins = solid at the back. 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on April 02, 2011, 01:07:52 PM: Bent is due a couple to get his goals ration back up to 1 in 2.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on April 02, 2011, 02:04:34 PM: Quote from: Holtenderinthesky on April 02, 2011, 12:13:34 PM
Everton 1 Villa 4

Cahill 5

Bent 12,26 (pen),89

Downing 77

That would be so so sweet.......
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 02, 2011, 02:05:16 PM: Expecting a tough game but really think we'll be up for it today. 3-1 Villa win.
Title: Re: Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on April 02, 2011, 02:54:59 PM: Anyone know any streams for game ?