Guzan
Cuellar Dunne Clark
Petrov
Albrighton Ireland N'Zogbia
Keane Agbonlahor
Bent
;)
Both sides are inconsistent, so I'll go for 1-1 draw.
Guzan
Hutton Dunne Collins Warnock
Albrighton Petrov Clark NZogbia
Ireland
Agbonlahor
Marshall/Given
Gardner
Bannan
Delfouneso
Keane
Lichaj
Delph
Bent not even on the bench?
Everton are awful, okay so are we mainly but we're better than them.
Everton are awful, okay so are we mainly but we're better than them.
3-0 Villa.
Everton are awful, okay so are we mainly but we're better than them.
3-0 Villa.
Did your lot manage to injure any of them?
Did your lot manage to injure any of them?
Guzan
Cuellar Dunne Clark
Petrov
Albrighton Ireland N'Zogbia
Keane Agbonlahor
Bent
;)
Did your lot manage to injure any of them?
Fellaini went off with hair strain.
2-1 Bent 31, Clark 83. Baines 42 freekick from a Warnock foul.
Keane to come on with 5 mins to go and hit the crossbar with his first touch ;)
Am I alone in thinking that taking Keane on loan is a big mistake?
Am I alone in thinking that taking Keane on loan is a big mistake?Hell no.
Is it worth starting a thread for discussion?
There have been some exciting games between us two in the last few seasons so I would hope for a high scoring game (with us the winners hopefully).
There are sad similarities between Villa and Everton. Both have a core of a team that have been virtually ever present for a number of seasons. In that time both have had their best players cherry picked, whilst being unable to replace those sold effectively (the Bent signing being an anomaly on Villa's part). And now both are having to rely on short term loan deals to cover shortcomings in their respective squads.
There have been some exciting games between us two in the last few seasons so I would hope for a high scoring game (with us the winners hopefully).
There are sad similarities between Villa and Everton. Both have a core of a team that have been virtually ever present for a number of seasons. In that time both have had their best players cherry picked, whilst being unable to replace those sold effectively (the Bent signing being an anomaly on Villa's part). And now both are having to rely on short term loan deals to cover shortcomings in their respective squads.
Huge, enormous game, I can see goals, excitement, incident, this will have everything. 8)
I reckon a draw in this one.
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker who's contribution amounts to very little, over Bent.
A couple of ok games and you have him over Bent, who has contributed more through scoring goals.
Just in case you weren't sure, scoring goals is the idea of football. You have to score more than the other team if you want to win. It's not about a player having 3 or 4 good games in 2 seasons.
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Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker ....
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker who's contribution amounts to very little, over Bent.
A couple of ok games and you have him over Bent, who has contributed more through scoring goals.
Just in case you weren't sure, scoring goals is the idea of football. You have to score more than the other team if you want to win. It's not about a player having 3 or 4 good games in 2 seasons.
M Guzaneh?
Hutton Collins Dunne Warnock
Albrighton Ireland Clark Petrov N Izog
Agbonlahor
Keane Bent
M Guzan
Hutton Collins Dunne Warnock
Albrighton Ireland Clark Petrov N Izog
Agbonlahor
Keane Bent
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker who's contribution amounts to very little, over Bent.
A couple of ok games and you have him over Bent, who has contributed more through scoring goals.
Just in case you weren't sure, scoring goals is the idea of football. You have to score more than the other team if you want to win. It's not about a player having 3 or 4 good games in 2 seasons.
It's amazing how you think the sun shines out of Bents arse based on last seasons form, yet you dismiss Ireland on last seasons form???
Ireland has looked quality, hungry and committed in the last few weeks the complete opposite to Bent.
So based on recent form and not last season, yes, I pick Ireland over Bent.
Ow and Ireland has as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury.
Let's face it, it's our best bet.
Everton have worked hard tonight at Tottenham and with a lot of players not available the weekend think we will out play them. Especially when they tire second half. 2-0 Gabby Collins .....They'll be coming to VP expecting at least a draw and probably see this game as a good chance to take all 3pts. Its going to be hard work for us if they get an early goal and sit back. Similarly if we get an early goal then that will leave them open for counter attack so it could end up being quite comfortable if they fall into that trap.
Let's face it, it's our best bet.
Au contraire:
Guzan
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Keane Bent
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker who's contribution amounts to very little, over Bent.
A couple of ok games and you have him over Bent, who has contributed more through scoring goals.
Just in case you weren't sure, scoring goals is the idea of football. You have to score more than the other team if you want to win. It's not about a player having 3 or 4 good games in 2 seasons.
It's amazing how you think the sun shines out of Bents arse based on last seasons form, yet you dismiss Ireland on last seasons form???
Ireland has looked quality, hungry and committed in the last few weeks the complete opposite to Bent.
So based on recent form and not last season, yes, I pick Ireland over Bent.
Ow and Ireland has as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury.
Ireland's form last season? What was that like, then? Do you mean when he was throwing strops and refusing to move house here, or when he was out clubbing and being ill at Newcastle?
And Ireland's got as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury? All of a few weeks ago. One swallow does not make a spring, especially not in the case of Ireland.
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker who's contribution amounts to very little, over Bent.
A couple of ok games and you have him over Bent, who has contributed more through scoring goals.
Just in case you weren't sure, scoring goals is the idea of football. You have to score more than the other team if you want to win. It's not about a player having 3 or 4 good games in 2 seasons.
It's amazing how you think the sun shines out of Bents arse based on last seasons form, yet you dismiss Ireland on last seasons form???
Ireland has looked quality, hungry and committed in the last few weeks the complete opposite to Bent.
So based on recent form and not last season, yes, I pick Ireland over Bent.
Ow and Ireland has as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury.
Ireland's form last season? What was that like, then? Do you mean when he was throwing strops and refusing to move house here, or when he was out clubbing and being ill at Newcastle?
And Ireland's got as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury? All of a few weeks ago. One swallow does not make a spring, especially not in the case of Ireland.
Shall I change my mind so I fall in line with everybody else?
I predict that Everton will play conservatively as against Spurs and play with a disciplined two rows of four (as per Swansea) McLeavemealone needs to go to a Plan B as Plan A evidently does not work whilst playing at home.
Given or Guzan
Dunne Collins Cueller
Herd N Zogbia Petrov Ireland Clarke
Gabby Bent
I know playing three at the back is risky but we need to be more imaginative at home and push the fullbacks up- just a thought.
A dour game by two very unimpressive sides vying for mid-table obsurity - a draw!
On the basis that IMO AM is incapable of really stirring the players into anything like a good, winning performance at home, I think this will be another home defeat - 5th on the trot and 6 out of 7.
Once we get into a relegation battle, AM has the track record to take us down - it's his strength.
On the basis that IMO AM is incapable of really stirring the players into anything like a good, winning performance at home, I think this will be another home defeat - 5th on the trot and 6 out of 7.
Once we get into a relegation battle, AM has the track record to take us down - it's his strength.
That is scarey, if we are in a relegation battle he has proven twice he cannot get out of it.
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker who's contribution amounts to very little, over Bent.
A couple of ok games and you have him over Bent, who has contributed more through scoring goals.
Just in case you weren't sure, scoring goals is the idea of football. You have to score more than the other team if you want to win. It's not about a player having 3 or 4 good games in 2 seasons.
It's amazing how you think the sun shines out of Bents arse based on last seasons form, yet you dismiss Ireland on last seasons form???
Ireland has looked quality, hungry and committed in the last few weeks the complete opposite to Bent.
So based on recent form and not last season, yes, I pick Ireland over Bent.
Ow and Ireland has as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury.
Ireland's form last season? What was that like, then? Do you mean when he was throwing strops and refusing to move house here, or when he was out clubbing and being ill at Newcastle?
And Ireland's got as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury? All of a few weeks ago. One swallow does not make a spring, especially not in the case of Ireland.
Paulie, you know exactly what I mean, I was responding to criticism of Ireland.
Shall I change my mind so I fall in line with everybody else?
If Bent doesn't start we will win.
Amazing how you'll take Ireland who, over the vast majority of games for Villa, has generally been a lazy fucker who's contribution amounts to very little, over Bent.
A couple of ok games and you have him over Bent, who has contributed more through scoring goals.
Just in case you weren't sure, scoring goals is the idea of football. You have to score more than the other team if you want to win. It's not about a player having 3 or 4 good games in 2 seasons.
It's amazing how you think the sun shines out of Bents arse based on last seasons form, yet you dismiss Ireland on last seasons form???
Ireland has looked quality, hungry and committed in the last few weeks the complete opposite to Bent.
So based on recent form and not last season, yes, I pick Ireland over Bent.
Ow and Ireland has as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury.
Ireland's form last season? What was that like, then? Do you mean when he was throwing strops and refusing to move house here, or when he was out clubbing and being ill at Newcastle?
And Ireland's got as many goals as Bent since Bent came back from injury? All of a few weeks ago. One swallow does not make a spring, especially not in the case of Ireland.
Paulie, you know exactly what I mean, I was responding to criticism of Ireland.
Shall I change my mind so I fall in line with everybody else?
By saying look at Ireland's form last season? What of it? That's the bit I don't understand.
I don't want you to change your mind, your opinion is as valid as anyone else's, but if you're going to bang on about Bent every day, don't be surprised if people argue with you!
So are strikers on saturday are going to be keane and bent....I doubt Keane will start.
So are strikers on saturday are going to be keane and bent....I doubt Keane will start.
Is Keane eligible?Yes,he's recieved clearance and is available
Useless fact for the day: Gabby has scored more goals against Everton than any other PL club (6).
"there have been plenty of rumours that Darren Bent will be leaving Villa this month"
That's because he's started most of them.
I am ready for an assault on my eyes of drudgery and tedium. But I have got a free coffee voucher... so it ain't all bad :)
I am ready for an assault on my eyes of drudgery and tedium. But I have got a free coffee voucher... so it ain't all bad :)
I am ready for an assault on my eyes of drudgery and tedium. But I have got a free coffee voucher... so it ain't all bad :)
This will be a cracker.
Reason I say that is because you have 2 sides both desperate to win, 2 managers both desperate to get the bragging rights on this, both teams fighting for superiority of there respective positions in the Premiership, should be a real good battle.
I am ready for an assault on my eyes of drudgery and tedium. But I have got a free coffee voucher... so it ain't all bad :)
This will be a cracker.
Reason I say that is because you have 2 sides both desperate to win, 2 managers both desperate to get the bragging rights on this, both teams fighting for superiority of there respective positions in the Premiership, should be a real good battle.
I'd like us to go for Keane, Bent and Gabby up front with a midfield 3 of Petrov, Ireland and Clark, have N'zog and Marc on the bench to change it if we need width.
I'd like us to go for Keane, Bent and Gabby up front with a midfield 3 of Petrov, Ireland and Clark, have N'zog and Marc on the bench to change it if we need width.
But narrow! Unless you're going to ask keane to play wide-ish right? I'd play one of the wingers over keane, probably CNZ as I think he's looked quite good of late. Just not sure of the right formation to play.
The bloke who sits next to me comes from Aber. You should travel together, unless you are the same person.I am ready for an assault on my eyes of drudgery and tedium. But I have got a free coffee voucher... so it ain't all bad :)
This will be a cracker.
Reason I say that is because you have 2 sides both desperate to win, 2 managers both desperate to get the bragging rights on this, both teams fighting for superiority of there respective positions in the Premiership, should be a real good battle.
You should apply to the club's marketing department. I'm finding it very difficult to get motivated for this. Perhaps the suspense will build during the annoyingly long train journey from Aber.
I agree about it being a bit narrow, my thinking behind playing the 3 is that they all have different natural instincts, Gabbys is to run the channels (giving us a bit of width), Keanes is to drop back a few yards and Bents is to attack the 6 yard area, I think they'd compliment each other well and when Petrov, Ireland or Clark have the ball we should actually have some movement off the ball for the first time in ages.I'd like us to go for Keane, Bent and Gabby up front with a midfield 3 of Petrov, Ireland and Clark, have N'zog and Marc on the bench to change it if we need width.
But narrow! Unless you're going to ask keane to play wide-ish right? I'd play one of the wingers over keane, probably CNZ as I think he's looked quite good of late. Just not sure of the right formation to play.
thats a serious kick in the teeth to Brad IMO. He's done well and though i think Given's better it seems AM has his untouchables
I think we're in a good position to win this one, given Everton's injury list and form. I think the biggest threat is actually the crowd and the general air of apathy and disquiet.This is very true. We need an atmosphere like the Arsenal game. We don't need any early blunders like against Swansea. That soon kills the crowd off.
I think we're in a good position to win this one, given Everton's injury list and form. I think the biggest threat is actually the crowd and the general air of apathy and disquiet.This is very true. We need an atmosphere like the Arsenal game. We don't need any early blunders like against Swansea. That soon kills the crowd off.
I think we're in a good position to win this one, given Everton's injury list and form. I think the biggest threat is actually the crowd and the general air of apathy and disquiet.This is very true. We need an atmosphere like the Arsenal game. We don't need any early blunders like against Swansea. That soon kills the crowd off.
I think you are right, the early blunders against Swansea were a real downer, especially as we were all so optimistic before the game.
Lets get right behind the team and see if we can turn our home form around!
Bit disappointed in Brad being dropped. I'm a firm believer in keeping the shirt if you're playing well.
My biggest fear is a mistake of gigantic proportions from Warnock (again) Moyes will have done his homework and will get the ball out to that wing to attack knowing he is suceptible to any type of pressure .... 2-1 Gabby Collins. Cahill ..
thats a serious kick in the teeth to Brad IMO. He's done well and though i think Given's better it seems AM has his untouchables
You are so melodramatic Greg. Given isn't an untouchable. He's the club's first choice goalkeeper and he didn't lose his place because of form. He got hurt and now he's fit he's first choice again. Yes it is hard on Guzan but that's what happens when you're a back up goalkeeper.
My biggest fear is a mistake of gigantic proportions from Warnock (again) Moyes will have done his homework and will get the ball out to that wing to attack knowing he is suceptible to any type of pressure .... 2-1 Gabby Collins. Cahill ..
Do Everton have a right winger?
In any case I think the whole things been overplayed. He had a great game at Chelsea, for instance.