Fuck it, I'm predicting a 2-0 Villa win. Bent and Gabby to score. Downing to be sent home with his tail between his legs.Isn't Gabby banned?
I'm going for a Villa win.
-------------Given
--Hutton-Clark-Dunne-Warnock
Albrighton-Petrov-Herd-N'Zogbia
--------Bent-Weimann
Dont change the system, Weimann is strong, can hold up the ball and knows where the net is.
Fuck it, I'm predicting a 2-0 Villa win. Bent and Gabby to score. Downing to be sent home with his tail between his legs.
1-0 Villa. Hutton to take out Downing in spectacular fashion.I'd settle for a 1-0 Villa win with Hutton kicking both ball and Downing into the back of the net from 35 yards.
I wanted to post something similar but would have left out the bit about us scoring.1-0 Villa. Hutton to take out Downing in spectacular fashion.I'd settle for a 1-0 Villa win with Hutton kicking both ball and Downing into the back of the net from 35 yards.
Fuck it, I'm predicting a 2-0 Villa win. Bent and Gabby to score. Downing to be sent home with his tail between his legs.
I think clinical finishing will be the difference between the two teams.
I think clinical finishing will be the difference between the two teams.
If that's the case can I change my mind about playing Heskey?
Fuck it, I'm predicting a 2-0 Villa win. Bent and Gabby to score. Downing to be sent home with his tail between his legs.Isn't Gabby banned?
3-0 Villa, N'Zogbia with a brace and Super Mark at the back post with Downing ball watching.
3-0 Villa, N'Zogbia with a brace and Super Mark at the back post with Downing ball watching.
The only balls I want to see him watching are his own as Hutton splatters them all over B6.
3-0 Villa, N'Zogbia with a brace and Super Mark at the back post with Downing ball watching.
The only balls I want to see him watching are his own as Hutton splatters them all over B6.
Seconded. Though in my living room, not the office.3-0 Villa, N'Zogbia with a brace and Super Mark at the back post with Downing ball watching.
The only balls I want to see him watching are his own as Hutton splatters them all over B6.
I just laughed out loud in the office!
I see 2 problems with the execution of this move.....3-0 Villa, N'Zogbia with a brace and Super Mark at the back post with Downing ball watching.
The only balls I want to see him watching are his own as Hutton splatters them all over B6.
Seconded. Though in my living room, not the office.3-0 Villa, N'Zogbia with a brace and Super Mark at the back post with Downing ball watching.
The only balls I want to see him watching are his own as Hutton splatters them all over B6.
I just laughed out loud in the office!
I see 2 problems with the execution of this move.....3-0 Villa, N'Zogbia with a brace and Super Mark at the back post with Downing ball watching.
The only balls I want to see him watching are his own as Hutton splatters them all over B6.
1. Firstly Hutton will have to locate said balls.
2. Hutton will need very small feet to connect with the balls once they have ben located.
The Downing return will add some spice for sure. I think we'll get a draw at least.Wouldn't be surprised if he developed a mystery illness,coward that he is.
The Downing return will add some spice for sure. I think we'll get a draw at least.Wouldn't be surprised if he developed a mystery illness,coward that he is.
I wonder if Downing actually knows the level of animosity he's going to face? The players are so hidden away from the real world these days it's plausible he'll think he might get a mixed reception at worst.
No idea what will happen. But beating these is as a sweet beating ManU. Come on the Villa boys.It is our cup final :).
No idea what will happen. But beating these is as a sweet beating ManU. Come on the Villa boys.It is our cup final :).
These thoughts probably confirm my place in hell, but I'll forgive Hutton for being rubbish if he nobbles Downing.
When on form they have looked half decent and create decent chances - when they have looked poor they have looked really shit and we could get the measure of them
As long as AM changes Gabby for a striker and sticks with 442 then i fancy us - isolate Bent up front and we are in for a depressing day
A win here is the kind of result that would really kickstart McLeish's reign. However we wont win if we play Emile Heskey as then we will be effectively be playing with 10 men. Liverpool arent great but Dunne and particularly Collins are likely to struggle with Suarez. Hope Liverpool start with Carroll as Dunne and Collins will be well able for him and Suarez hates playing upfront with him anyway.
Id go with
----------------Guzan
Hutton, Collins, Dunne, Warnock
-----------Herd, Clark--------------
Albrighton, Petrov, Nzogbia
--------------Bent-------------
Almost certainly McLeish will go with Heskey though.
A win here is the kind of result that would really kickstart McLeish's reign. However we wont win if we play Emile Heskey as then we will be effectively be playing with 10 men. Liverpool arent great but Dunne and particularly Collins are likely to struggle with Suarez. Hope Liverpool start with Carroll as Dunne and Collins will be well able for him and Suarez hates playing upfront with him anyway.
Id go with
----------------Guzan
Hutton, Collins, Dunne, Warnock
-----------Herd, Clark--------------
Albrighton, Petrov, Nzogbia
--------------Bent-------------
Almost certainly McLeish will go with Heskey though.
1-0 Villa. Hutton to take out Downing in spectacular fashion.I'd settle for a 1-0 Villa win with Hutton kicking both ball and Downing into the back of the net from 35 yards.
I wonder if Downing actually knows the level of animosity he's going to face? The players are so hidden away from the real world these days it's plausible he'll think he might get a mixed reception at worst.
Really looking forward to this game!
I can't stand Downing.
I can't stand "King fucking Kenny".
I can't stand Liverpool.
I really hope we win this.
I wonder if Downing actually knows the level of animosity he's going to face? The players are so hidden away from the real world these days it's plausible he'll think he might get a mixed reception at worst.
As much as I despise Downing I wish him no actual harm on the pitch. Just constant vitriolic abuse from the stands will do fine.He will get plenty from me. I am prepared to turn a blind eye when he gets sandwiched between Dunne and Collins.
PS anyone know how much the Half Villa /Half Opposition scarves cost? - Its VCTM jnr`s birthday next week and I want to buy some for him and his Liverpool supporting mates
You really think Dunne will give up a sandwich for Dunne? Come on don't be daft.As much as I despise Downing I wish him no actual harm on the pitch. Just constant vitriolic abuse from the stands will do fine.He will get plenty from me. I am prepared to turn a blind eye when he gets sandwiched between Dunne and Collins.
If that lump Heskey is playing Sunday I may even walk out before kick off !! He really is a pile of *****.
I can understand why people think he does a job but for me he is a huge embarassment to the club and shirt.
PS anyone know how much the Half Villa /Half Opposition scarves cost? - Its VCTM jnr`s birthday next week and I want to buy some for him and his Liverpool supporting mates
There were loads of day trippers wearing those half and half scarves in the Upper Trinity for the manure game. Twats.
There were loads of day trippers wearing those half and half scarves in the Upper Trinity for the manure game. Twats.
If that lump Heskey is playing Sunday I may even walk out before kick off !! He really is a pile of *****.
I can understand why people think he does a job but for me he is a huge embarassment to the club and shirt.
PS anyone know how much the Half Villa /Half Opposition scarves cost? - Its VCTM jnr`s birthday next week and I want to buy some for him and his Liverpool supporting mates
If that lump Heskey is playing Sunday I may even walk out before kick off !! He really is a pile of *****.
I can understand why people think he does a job but for me he is a huge embarassment to the club and shirt.
PS anyone know how much the Half Villa /Half Opposition scarves cost? - Its VCTM jnr`s birthday next week and I want to buy some for him and his Liverpool supporting mates
I wouldn't bother making the journey then as he is almost certainly playing and you know it.
If that lump Heskey is playing Sunday I may even walk out before kick off !! He really is a pile of *****.
I can understand why people think he does a job but for me he is a huge embarassment to the club and shirt.
PS anyone know how much the Half Villa /Half Opposition scarves cost? - Its VCTM jnr`s birthday next week and I want to buy some for him and his Liverpool supporting mates
I wouldn't bother making the journey then as he is almost certainly playing and you know it.
aye. you just hope that he'll give it a go with the fonz up front, but my guess is it will be Ivanhoe with bent or 1 up front with him in midfield
good workThere were loads of day trippers wearing those half and half scarves in the Upper Trinity for the manure game. Twats.
Yep, me and Leeg were asked directions to where to buy them. We sent the guy over towards Mr Woodhall's area.
"Mr Woodhall`s area" being a euphemism for what exactly? :)
If that lump Heskey is playing Sunday I may even walk out before kick off !! He really is a pile of *****.
I can understand why people think he does a job but for me he is a huge embarassment to the club and shirt.
PS anyone know how much the Half Villa /Half Opposition scarves cost? - Its VCTM jnr`s birthday next week and I want to buy some for him and his Liverpool supporting mates
I wouldn't bother making the journey then as he is almost certainly playing and you know it.
aye. you just hope that he'll give it a go with the fonz up front, but my guess is it will be Ivanhoe with bent or 1 up front with him in midfield
Yet again if Eck showed some bollocks and threw a kid in to keep 442 and we struggled after 60 mins then fair play bring on The Mule - but to just start with him, and even contemplate him in midfield, and he deserves all the booing he will get from me for his cowardice (again)
We've played Emile as an attacking midfielder so I agree, human sacrifices is the next step.If that lump Heskey is playing Sunday I may even walk out before kick off !! He really is a pile of *****.
I can understand why people think he does a job but for me he is a huge embarassment to the club and shirt.
PS anyone know how much the Half Villa /Half Opposition scarves cost? - Its VCTM jnr`s birthday next week and I want to buy some for him and his Liverpool supporting mates
I wouldn't bother making the journey then as he is almost certainly playing and you know it.
aye. you just hope that he'll give it a go with the fonz up front, but my guess is it will be Ivanhoe with bent or 1 up front with him in midfield
Yet again if Eck showed some bollocks and threw a kid in
McLeish's three home results against Liverpool when in charge of SHA were: 2-2, 1-1 and 0-0.
Just been reading that the decision of the Suarez/Evra/racism inquest is due tomorrow, and if guilty, Suarez faces a lengthy ban.
Let's hope it starts with immediate effect.
Just been reading that the decision of the Suarez/Evra/racism inquest is due tomorrow, and if guilty, Suarez faces a lengthy ban.
Let's hope it starts with immediate effect.
Can't understand the Downing hate. Surely he saw the writing on the wall. We had just employed McLeish and declared a war on wages.
TEAM NEWSAston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor serves a one-match ban for accumulating five bookings, so Emile Heskey could start against his former club.
Midfielder Fabian Delph has recovered from the knee injury that caused him to miss last weekend's victory at Bolton.
Liverpool are waiting on the availability of Luis Suarez, who should find out the outcome of his disciplinary hearing today.
Jay Spearing serves the second of a three-match suspension.
MATCH PREVIEWThis fixture was the one where I ended last season; it was a low-key affair and much has changed since. Stewart Downing scored the winner for Villa in what proved to be his last game for the club, Gary McAllister was at the helm in the absence of Gerard Houllier, and Kenny Dalglish was talking afterwards about Liverpool not being in Europe for only the fourth time since 1964.
Downing returns to Villa Park for the first time in a Liverpool team strengthened from that day in May and two games from Wembley in the League Cup, while Villa are still searching for consistency, this time under a different manager.
Liverpool's progress is there for all to see - they are seven points better off than at this stage last season before Dalglish returned to the dugout. What's frustrating many at Anfield though is that they could be closer to the leaders. They will be hoping the chances they've created and not converted in games, particularly at home, don't come back to haunt them.
Incredibly, they've hit the woodwork on 15 occasions (I'm reliably informed they would be third if those shots had all gone in!). Nonetheless, to see a team with the likes of Suarez, Carroll, Bellamy, Adam and Kuyt score only 18 goals so far is baffling. They have the best defensive record in the league so they know if the goals start flowing their charge for the top four will gather pace.
Villa's win at Bolton last weekend was much needed, particularly with Sunday's game, Chelsea and Arsenal still to play before the close of the year. With Shay Given and Gabriel Agbonlahor missing they are without key men for this one at both ends of the pitch but still I think Villa fans would like to see a more positive approach at home.
They have a poor record against Liverpool though; in fact the Reds have taken more Premier League points off Villa than any other club and if they can finally discover their scoring touch that could continue on Sunday.
MATCH FACTSHead-to-head
•Villa won at home to Liverpool for the first time in 13 attempts on the final day of last season, when Stewart Downing scored the only goal. Liverpool had won seven and drawn five of their previous 12 league visits to Villa Park.
•However, Kenny Dalglish has yet to win a league match at Villa in charge of Liverpool, drawing all five visits in his first spell and losing 1-0 last season.
Aston Villa
•Villa, who have only averaged a point per game from their last eight matches, next host Arsenal and then visit Stoke and Chelsea before the end of the year.
•Alex McLeish's side have dropped nine points from winning positions - only Blackburn (12) and West Brom (11) have fared worse.
•They have conceded a league-high 32% of goals from corners.
•Darren Bent's five goals this season have all come at Villa Park.
•Stiliyan Petrov has scored three league goals this season - as many as in the previous four seasons combined. His last goal at Villa Park came on the opening day of last season, against West Ham.
•Emile Heskey scored 60 goals in 228 appearances for Liverpool between 2001 and 2004.
•Stephen Ireland awaits his 200th club career appearance.
Liverpool
•Liverpool have only lost one of their last 10 league matches (W5, D4, L1).
•They have the best defensive record in the top flight, conceding only 13 goals and keeping five clean sheets.
•The Reds have hit the woodwork more times than any other team this season (15).
•Summer signing Stewart Downing is expected to make his 300th club career start. He scored nine goals in 63 league appearances for Villa between 2009 and 2011.
•Daniel Agger is poised for his 150th Liverpool appearance, while central defensive partner Martin Skrtel should make his 100th league start for the club.
Same here. Dunno why, what with it being the festive season and good will and all that but Downing writhing in agony would be a pleasant site. Maybe Stan and Alan could crunch him from two sides.These thoughts probably confirm my place in hell, but I'll forgive Hutton for being rubbish if he nobbles Downing.
I know what you mean.
I never normally want to see a player get injured, but if Hutton puts Downing somewhere halfway up the lower trinity, I'll be very happy.
I really hope Downing starts, as if he's on the bench, then it's going to make it a lot harder for Hutton to cut the c*** in half.If Downing is on the bench Hutton could always go sliding after a ball on the touch line and go crashing into their dugout and take the lot of them out in one fell swoop including Kunt Kenny.
I really hope Downing starts, as if he's on the bench, then it's going to make it a lot harder for Hutton to cut the c*** in half.If Downing is on the bench Hutton could always go sliding after a ball on the touch line and go crashing into their dugout and take the lot of them out in one fell swoop including Kunt Kenny.
I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me, but over the last few years, we've had some monumentally boring home matches against Liverpool.
I don't like this fixture. People moan about Man United's arrogant away support, but they're at least mostly Mancunians and are pretty much always the loudest fans we have.
Liverpool's support, on the other hand, is one of the worst year after year. All those daytripping fat blokes from Dublin, foam hand pointing Japanese tourists and jester hat toting Scandinavians, and they make next to no noise.
I'm going for a 0-0 boredraw.
I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me, but over the last few years, we've had some monumentally boring home matches against Liverpool.
I don't like this fixture. People moan about Man United's arrogant away support, but they're at least mostly Mancunians and are pretty much always the loudest fans we have.
Liverpool's support, on the other hand, is one of the worst year after year. All those daytripping fat blokes from Dublin, foam hand pointing Japanese tourists and jester hat toting Scandinavians, and they make next to no noise.
I'm going for a 0-0 boredraw.
Considering how much they hate each other, I've always thought Man U and Liverpool were basically the same. Support split about 50% between glory-hunting twats and 50% local scallies who think their city is the best in the World despite the acres of evidence to the contrary. They all like to think of themselves as being a "left-wing" club then moan when they don't spend £30 million on a new striker every year. Twats, the lot of them.
I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me, but over the last few years, we've had some monumentally boring home matches against Liverpool.
I don't like this fixture. People moan about Man United's arrogant away support, but they're at least mostly Mancunians and are pretty much always the loudest fans we have.
Liverpool's support, on the other hand, is one of the worst year after year. All those daytripping fat blokes from Dublin, foam hand pointing Japanese tourists and jester hat toting Scandinavians, and they make next to no noise.
I'm going for a 0-0 boredraw.
Does it come across that I don't like them much?
I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me, but over the last few years, we've had some monumentally boring home matches against Liverpool.
I don't like this fixture. People moan about Man United's arrogant away support, but they're at least mostly Mancunians and are pretty much always the loudest fans we have.
Liverpool's support, on the other hand, is one of the worst year after year. All those daytripping fat blokes from Dublin, foam hand pointing Japanese tourists and jester hat toting Scandinavians, and they make next to no noise.
I'm going for a 0-0 boredraw.
imagine that supporters from outside the city in which the club are based.
what will be next i wonder
Stilll no idea how this is going to pan out. Just pray he doesnt start with the mule.
If he does he is merely putting nails in his own coffin.Stilll no idea how this is going to pan out. Just pray he doesnt start with the mule.
With Gabby out I fear he will - cue hoof and flick-on football
I've just read on RAWK that Darren Bent pulled out of training yesterday.How they know that,I don't knowSo those scousers know more than us
And if they are winning, not much noise anyway until the last few minutes and then they start singing YNWA.