Anybody know if they still have defensive injuries? It looked like Figeuroa had an absolute mare at CB against Spuds.
I didn't realise we had that bad a record against them at home!
It will be either 0-0. 1-1. 2-2. 44-44. 1024-1024 or 11,200,234-11,200,234.
Another draw for me, 1-1 I reckon.
Another draw for me, 1-1 I reckon.
I see he's attracting the attention of Fergie as a potential January signing, so yet again we could be losing one of our academy developers and you couldn't blame him if ManUre come calling.
Like the look of that team, Shrek.
Like the look of that team, Shrek.
Me too.
We will win this I'm sure of it. I only bet when I'm sure of it and I'm betting on this.
29,756 crowd
29,756 crowd
Not optimistic about the crowd for this one. Below 28,000.
Brontebilly, if you look at the things the manager has said, and the way the team tried to play in the 2nd half last Sunday, I can't see how you can call us a kick and rush team.
And when you only have about 2 players above 6ft in you whole team swinging balls into the box from set pieces doesn't seem like the most pragmatic strategy to me. I think this is why Petrov was trying those 'pathetic' low corners.
We will win this I'm sure of it. I only bet when I'm sure of it and I'm betting on this.
How often do you win though?
We will win this I'm sure of it. I only bet when I'm sure of it and I'm betting on this.
How often do you win though?
2 bets last year which I was sure were going to come off and they did. This will be a 3rd.
I am treating my girlfriend to this match (£5 ticket) aren't I a great boyfriend??
I am treating my girlfriend to this match (£5 ticket) aren't I a great boyfriend??
The game to take her to would have been the Wolves. Too expensive, no goals and only about 20 minutes of entertainment. She'd never want to go again!
It's most certainly a game AM can't afford to lose and despite our poor record at Villa Park against Wigan, it's not an excuse that will hold water. Three points and a great show will give him some breathing space; defeat and he may as well walk out now.
Despite Wigan's current league position, Martinez still has them playing some decent football and it's important we match them on that front. If we hoof it they'll do what they normally do and pass it around us. It's vital that we build on the second half of the QPR game, which is why I wouldn't be recalling Heskey, even if he does give us a bit of strength in midfield. We need all our midfielders to be strong, get at them, not allowing them the space they enjoy. Everton got in their faces and had a comfortable 3-1 win at Goodison, Spurs backed off last week and got away with a 2-1 win, despite being 2-0 up.
I really hope AM has them fired up for this one, there's plenty of competition for places in midfield so no excuses for anybody not giving less than 100%. The other obvious point is improving the supply to Bent and for that I'd be tempted to include both Bannan and Ireland in the starting line up. As Henry Winter pointed out the other day, it's time to unleash the team and those two, both appearing to be full of confidence, can help us create the changes. If Jenas is fit and had a good week in training, bring him in, if not Stan needs to sit back more and work with Delph, not leaving him exposed.
Tough choice with N'Zogbia but I'd drop him. He just hasn't done enough to warrant a place in the team and AM can't afford any passengers in a game he must win. Three points and a convincing win, especially at Villa Park, will give everybody a much needed lift.
I'm going for a convincing 2-0 win and a few surprised but happy faces come Saturday evening.
Problem is we have no consistantcy, he will bring heskey back and we will go back to just hoofing it up to him. it doesn't work, we need to let Ireland build on his second half performance and Bannan should keep his place.
Problem is we have no consistantcy, he will bring heskey back and we will go back to just hoofing it up to him. it doesn't work, we need to let Ireland build on his second half performance and Bannan should keep his place.
Have to agree with you
I think heskey when fit will always start because of his amazing ability to link up play
Just read this on the BBC match preview and felt very sad: "According to Opta, Villa were the only team to play more than 20% of their passes long in the Premier League last weekend."
Just read this on the BBC match preview and felt very sad: "According to Opta, Villa were the only team to play more than 20% of their passes long in the Premier League last weekend."
'Hoof it up field' Collins and Dunnie must have contributed massively to that.
An early goal,and i think we'll get a 3-0 win,if we go into the second half level,i reckon it'll be another tense draw.
Have a good feeling about tomorrow, think we'll win and play well, and the gate will be pretty good too. Warm weather, cheap tickets will bring a few more out.
Up the mighty Villa!!
Be nice to show Martinez just what he missed out on too!! :)Run that one by me again!
Over 30k gate ??What? Gate K is for over 30s? About time they looked after us 30 to 52 and a half year-olds with these special offers.
0-2
Arguably the most un-industrious and porous central midfield in the history of top flight English football is no match for the might of Wigan's central midfield duo. This proves to be the undoing of Villa in this remarkably dire match. Charles N'Zogbia looks the most enthusiastic since he joined the club in the tunnel before the game meeting and greeting his former team mates, before giving the least enthusiastic Villa performance on the pitch since Carlton Cole, not actually getting above a gentle trot all afternoon. During the second half and at the final whistle, several thousand season tickets are flung in the direction of Alex McLeish, before the rest of the crowd gather at the ticket office after the match demanding a refund.
0-2
Arguably the most un-industrious and porous central midfield in the history of top flight English football is no match for the might of Wigan's central midfield duo. This proves to be the undoing of Villa in this remarkably dire match. Charles N'Zogbia looks the most enthusiastic since he joined the club in the tunnel before the game meeting and greeting his former team mates, before giving the least enthusiastic Villa performance on the pitch since Carlton Cole, not actually getting above a gentle trot all afternoon. During the second half and at the final whistle, several thousand season tickets are flung in the direction of Alex McLeish, before the rest of the crowd gather at the ticket office after the match demanding a refund.
Clearly.
Fuck me, can someone inject a sense of humour into Chris Smith?
Clearly.
Fuck me, can someone inject a sense of humour into Chris Smith?
Clearly.
Fuck me, can someone inject a sense of humour into Chris Smith?
Chris is great, but you have to accept he lives in a different world than the rest of us.
even the gypsies near him clear up after themselves, and no i'm not making it up
Really no point having an account and posting on these boards if you can't have a laugh.
Clearly.
Fuck me, can someone inject a sense of humour into Chris Smith?
Chris is great, but you have to accept he lives in a different world than the rest of us.
even the gypsies near him clear up after themselves, and no i'm not making it up
Really no point having an account and posting on these boards if you can't have a laugh.
Greg Nash has been doing that routine for years, it doesn't get any funnier.
I bet you laugh at John Bishop too
According to OPTA stats, we were the only team in the league to play more than 20% of passes long - whatever the definition of long is. Great !Thats because we always pass the ball back to James Collins, who then punts.
You should also learn the difference between Gypsies and Irish Travellers you daft racist.
Just came back from a walk and it's hot really hot out there. Going to be a tough afternoon but we must win. No ifs buts or may be's.
Good insight from Lawro
"Aston Villa might not be playing particularly well yet this season but you can't argue with six matches unbeaten - and once you're on a run like that, the confidence starts flowing and the performances can improve.
The supporters seem to be accepting manager Alex McLeish following his arrival from city rivals Birmingham and they are really getting behind the team. So they should, too, after the start they've had."
Hmm...
Good insight from Lawro
"Aston Villa might not be playing particularly well yet this season but you can't argue with six matches unbeaten - and once you're on a run like that, the confidence starts flowing and the performances can improve.
The supporters seem to be accepting manager Alex McLeish following his arrival from city rivals Birmingham and they are really getting behind the team. So they should, too, after the start they've had."
Hmm...
Do our players really look that confident? I think a lack of confidence seems to be behind some of the problem with a lot of our players.
0-2
Arguably the most un-industrious and porous central midfield in the history of top flight English football is no match for the might of Wigan's central midfield duo. This proves to be the undoing of Villa in this remarkably dire match. Charles N'Zogbia looks the most enthusiastic since he joined the club in the tunnel before the game meeting and greeting his former team mates, before giving the least enthusiastic Villa performance on the pitch since Carlton Cole, not actually getting above a gentle trot all afternoon. During the second half and at the final whistle, several thousand season tickets are flung in the direction of Alex McLeish, before the rest of the crowd gather at the ticket office after the match demanding a refund.