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Title: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 26, 2012, 12:10:48 PM: 1-0 home win at FT.

Bannan.

(I hope I've got the poll options correct)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on August 26, 2012, 12:22:44 PM: 2-1 Vlaar and Holman.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2012, 12:25:55 PM: 2-1 AET. At least we won't be fielding a team of 11 reserves for the League Cup this year, mainly because we don't have 11 reserves.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on August 26, 2012, 12:29:01 PM: 2-1 to us them to score first and shredded nerves for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Yossarian on August 26, 2012, 12:43:29 PM: I think we will win this but it won't be one of those convincing victories. It will be one of those scrapping, few that was close, victories that asks more quiestions than it answers.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 26, 2012, 12:53:26 PM: 9-0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2012, 12:54:19 PM: Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 26, 2012, 12:53:26 PM
9-0.

So you think this bunch of scousers will take all their chances, unlike Everton?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 26, 2012, 12:55:30 PM: I think the 9 is for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on August 26, 2012, 12:56:52 PM: 2-0 Villa, with Daniel Johnson and Weimann getting the goals.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'Zimidy on August 26, 2012, 01:01:57 PM: I think we'll be lining up with the first full XI. This young / inexperienced team of ours needs to build up confidence so that next weekend they will be raring to go, rather than sitting back for 75 minutes before realising they're in a match.

--------------Guzan-----------
Lowton-Vlaar-Baker-Lichaj
---------Delph--KEA---------
Holman---------------Ireland
-------Weimann---Bent-----
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on August 26, 2012, 01:03:14 PM: Quote from: Yossarian on August 26, 2012, 12:43:29 PM
I think we will win this but it won't be one of those convincing victories. It will be one of those scrapping, few that was close, victories that asks more quiestions than it answers.
A home cup game against a league one side can never answer any questions, if we trounce them 5-0 nobody would bat an eye lid.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Yossarian on August 26, 2012, 01:05:39 PM: Quote from: luke25 on August 26, 2012, 01:03:14 PM
Quote from: Yossarian on August 26, 2012, 12:43:29 PM
I think we will win this but it won't be one of those convincing victories. It will be one of those scrapping, few that was close, victories that asks more quiestions than it answers.
A home cup game against a league one side can never answer any questions, if we trounce them 5-0 nobody would bat an eye lid.

That explains the uneasy feeling I have.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on August 26, 2012, 01:39:46 PM: A convincing win (3-0) to raise false hopes that we don't really have any problems with this squad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on August 26, 2012, 02:16:30 PM: 2-0 home win

Weimann and Ireland
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 26, 2012, 02:21:43 PM: Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 26, 2012, 12:53:26 PM
9-0.

Can't see us keeping a clean sheet.

9-6.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on August 26, 2012, 02:29:47 PM: 3 1 to us. We'll go 2 up and theyll score to make it uneasy for us but we'll score a late goal to clinch it
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on August 26, 2012, 02:35:29 PM: 1-0

Weimann 74
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on August 26, 2012, 02:44:14 PM: need to concentrate on the league, throw the match!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on August 26, 2012, 02:46:03 PM: A long and grim night. Expect extra time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on August 26, 2012, 02:47:08 PM: We'll win this, expect someone like Daniel Johnson to have an encouraging night.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nigel on August 26, 2012, 03:38:01 PM: Quote from: N'Zimidy on August 26, 2012, 01:01:57 PM
I think we'll be lining up with the first full XI. This young / inexperienced team of ours needs to build up confidence so that next weekend they will be raring to go, rather than sitting back for 75 minutes before realising they're in a match.

--------------Guzan-----------
Lowton-Vlaar-Baker-Lichaj
---------Delph--KEA---------
Holman---------------Ireland
-------Weimann---Bent-----

Good selection, but, I'd go with Carruthers or Johnson instead of Ireland
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 26, 2012, 03:38:56 PM: Carruthers is injured.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nigel on August 26, 2012, 03:42:57 PM: Quote from: Legion on August 26, 2012, 03:38:56 PM
Carruthers is injured.

Doh!
Has to be Johnson then.
This could have been the break through for Gary Gardner too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on August 26, 2012, 07:11:32 PM: 1-0 KEA.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on August 26, 2012, 07:16:06 PM: I've got a feeling that it's going to be one of those matches where the inferior side (that's Tranmere just so we're clear) come out with all guns blazing and nothing to lose. This will unsettle us (I don't think that will take much) to the point where it will go to penalties. Our inexperienced players will then blow it.

This is my view on the basis that when things are going wrong for a club they really go wrong.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on August 26, 2012, 07:53:51 PM: Quote from: N'Zimidy on August 26, 2012, 01:01:57 PM
I think we'll be lining up with the first full XI. This young / inexperienced team of ours needs to build up confidence so that next weekend they will be raring to go, rather than sitting back for 75 minutes before realising they're in a match.

--------------Guzan-----------
Lowton-Vlaar-Baker-Lichaj
---------Delph--KEA---------
Holman---------------Ireland
-------Weimann---Bent-----

I agree with all that and I think that's the team I'd pick for newcastle. I wonder if we might red more width in this one however and CNZ is the only option
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on August 26, 2012, 08:00:00 PM: 3-1 Villa, Weimann with a hat trick
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 26, 2012, 08:03:02 PM: 4-0 to us. A really good morale bosting response to Saturday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 26, 2012, 08:18:07 PM: 5-2 Villa win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on August 26, 2012, 08:20:06 PM: Quote from: The Left Side on August 26, 2012, 08:00:00 PM
3-1 Villa, Weimann with a hat trick
I'd be thrilled with that, the lad gets himself into some excellent positions.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on August 26, 2012, 08:28:37 PM: A scruffy 1-0 win with Bent scoring and hopefully a couple of new signings announced before the game!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: loughborough villain on August 26, 2012, 08:34:25 PM: A win, probably not in any great style but the result is more important than the performance.

3-1, think Wiemann will get a couple (if he starts).

back to the Holte End for this one, need a new lucky seat!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheTimVilla on August 26, 2012, 08:36:41 PM: Villa to win four two. Guzan in goal, 4-3-3.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: black pearl of inchicore on August 26, 2012, 09:57:39 PM: Villa to win...and the club to announce that their are closing the academy...sick to death listening about up and coming talent..The Talent which is produced is unfit for Premier League exposure.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on August 26, 2012, 10:00:03 PM: I think Guzan will definately start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 26, 2012, 10:50:27 PM: Quote from: black pearl of inchicore on August 26, 2012, 09:57:39 PM
Villa to win...and the club to announce that their are closing the academy...sick to death listening about up and coming talent..The Talent which is produced is unfit for Premier League exposure.

That's the spirit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2012, 10:56:28 PM: A straight forward no drama win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: claret and blue blood on August 26, 2012, 11:04:37 PM: Going down to see us win ! I've almost forgotten what a win feels like and I go to every home game, this is the "culture" that Paul Lambert is up against.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on August 26, 2012, 11:16:57 PM: Quote from: black pearl of inchicore on August 26, 2012, 09:57:39 PM
Villa to win...and the club to announce that their are closing the academy...sick to death listening about up and coming talent..The Talent which is produced is unfit for Premier League exposure.

I bet you're great at parties.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: markus209 on August 26, 2012, 11:35:09 PM: Last season after 2 games Villa were in 1st place, then went on to promptly be knocked out the league cup by Bolton and eventually finish 5th from bottom. Now after 2 games, we find ourselves in last place. From this I can only conclude that we're going to batter Tranmere on our way to winning the league cup and eventually finish 5th come the end of the season
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt on August 27, 2012, 12:24:17 AM: My team would be:

------------------------Guzan-----------------------------
----Lowton------Vlaar-----Baker------Lihaj-----------
----------------Herd----------Delph----------------------
---------------------El Ahmedi----------------------------
Holman--------------------------------------Ireland-----
-----------------------Bent----------------------------------

My thinking would be that back four + goalkeeper would need 90 minutes ahead of Newcastle. Herd's combative game alongside Delph would allow El Ahmedi the chance to try and link up with Ireland and Holman a little more to support Bent. Bannan I don't feel is good enough and we need Delph's drive from midfield. Although Ireland looks like a left sided player on my team I would like to see him and Holman interchanging with El Ahmedi.

I'd also like to see Wiemann get a good 30 minutes as well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on August 27, 2012, 12:51:18 AM: 1-0 Villa.

Goal late in normal time after a plodding and nervous performance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on August 27, 2012, 01:41:16 AM: PL has had pre-season with most of the squad and 2 Premier League games, so he needs to play what he thinks is his best starting XI. This needs to be a confidence boosting comfortable win...it will probably end up being 2-1 with us holding on in the last 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: somec on August 27, 2012, 01:48:04 AM: We really need to win this one and I think we will.

2-0 in normal time with a brace from Weimann.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on August 27, 2012, 10:13:14 AM: 3-0 to us!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on August 27, 2012, 10:17:32 AM: Start Guzan and Weimann.

2-0 to us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 27, 2012, 11:01:20 AM: 3-1

Saunders, Teale and Atkinson for us. Aldridge for them from the spot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: clash city rocker on August 27, 2012, 11:05:24 AM: A defeat would be a disaster. We would then be playing Newcastle with absolutely no confidence rather than little confidence.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on August 27, 2012, 11:08:20 AM: I hope we'll win as this will be my little lad's first time in the Holte End!

The semi-final against this lot still ranks as my favourite ever at Villa Park - if it's half as exciting we'll be in for a treat!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Boz on August 27, 2012, 11:19:35 AM: If we score early we'll be OK, but the longer it goes or if Tranmere score first prepare for another hesitant lack of confidence display.

Think we'll win however, by a few if we score early on or by one if we haven't got a lead at half time
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on August 27, 2012, 11:23:09 AM: 1-0. Weimann 10.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on August 27, 2012, 11:39:24 AM: Any sort of win please. Preferably a couple of goals including one for bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: kipeye on August 27, 2012, 12:41:58 PM: Leeg-any chance of putting kick-off times (and date-I know, I know! I do however watch Indian string trios from the Darbar festival.) when you post a pre-match thread? I don't get out enough and get depressed when I go on the official site or AVTV.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 27, 2012, 12:43:08 PM: Will do.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 27, 2012, 12:43:29 PM: Tuesday 28.8.12 KO 7:45pm
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Surrey Villain on August 27, 2012, 02:39:21 PM: Tempted to stay at home and watch the video of that semi-final to cheer me up - with one eye on the OS text I suppose. Bit like watching Doctor Who from behind the settee as a kid!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nastylee on August 27, 2012, 02:51:35 PM: Since we don't play until Sunday, I'd pick what I believe to be our strongest starting XI and hope we can win by a few and give some players a boost.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 27, 2012, 03:19:02 PM: Absolutely, Nasty. The one thing we're lacking is confidence and Lambert needs to use the game to bed in his best side before Sunday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on August 27, 2012, 03:26:44 PM: 1-1 after extra time - God awful display.

We then win on penalties.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Surrey Villain on August 27, 2012, 03:49:28 PM: Quote from: Rip Van doin' the Lambert walk on August 27, 2012, 03:26:44 PM
1-1 after extra time - God awful display.

We then win on penalties.
O

Only if Guzan is in goal!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on August 27, 2012, 05:22:36 PM: 1-2 defeat. I said 1-3 to Everton. Lerner OUT!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mal on August 27, 2012, 05:33:47 PM: Quote from: markus209 on August 26, 2012, 11:35:09 PM
Last season after 2 games Villa were in 1st place, then went on to promptly be knocked out the league cup by Bolton and eventually finish 5th from bottom. Now after 2 games, we find ourselves in last place. From this I can only conclude that we're going to batter Tranmere on our way to winning the league cup and eventually finish 5th come the end of the season

I like your thinking...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 27, 2012, 05:37:31 PM: Quote from: Villafirst on August 27, 2012, 05:22:36 PM
1-2 defeat. I said 1-3 to Everton. Lerner OUT!

Really? Why?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: danlanza on August 27, 2012, 05:41:51 PM: We will batter Tranmere on Tuesday by 3-4 goals, confidence will return and we will be fine. Few signings this week i hope and Newcastle better watch out.
So There!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on August 27, 2012, 05:50:45 PM: Quote from: Yossarian on August 26, 2012, 01:05:39 PM
Quote from: luke25 on August 26, 2012, 01:03:14 PM
Quote from: Yossarian on August 26, 2012, 12:43:29 PM
I think we will win this but it won't be one of those convincing victories. It will be one of those scrapping, few that was close, victories that asks more quiestions than it answers.
A home cup game against a league one side can never answer any questions, if we trounce them 5-0 nobody would bat an eye lid.

That explains the uneasy feeling I have.

If we don't beat them 5 everyone will complain. Personally I don't care I'm more worried about the league
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: adamski villa on August 27, 2012, 08:43:39 PM: Quote from: mal on August 27, 2012, 05:33:47 PM
Quote from: markus209 on August 26, 2012, 11:35:09 PM
Last season after 2 games Villa were in 1st place, then went on to promptly be knocked out the league cup by Bolton and eventually finish 5th from bottom. Now after 2 games, we find ourselves in last place. From this I can only conclude that we're going to batter Tranmere on our way to winning the league cup and eventually finish 5th come the end of the seas

I like your thinking...

this :)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on August 27, 2012, 10:03:47 PM: I can see Lambert playing our strongest side, as it has the benefits of regaining their confidence and the 'winning feeling'. Not to mention it will help a side that barely know each other gel together a little faster.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on August 27, 2012, 10:05:38 PM: Oh for a good win, please, please, please. Something to make me smile.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on August 28, 2012, 09:04:27 AM: Quote from: danlanza on August 27, 2012, 05:41:51 PM
We will batter Tranmere on Tuesday by 3-4 goals, confidence will return and we will be fine. Few signings this week i hope and Newcastle better watch out.
So There!
I hope your right. The last few years have been so terrible surely it has got to get better at some point. Hopefully as you have put it, it will be tonight.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 28, 2012, 09:46:02 AM: 4-0.

Guzan
Lowton Baker Vlaar Stevens
Holman Delph El Ahmadi NZogbia
Ireland
Bent
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Drummond on August 28, 2012, 10:56:56 AM: Quote from: N'Zimidy on August 26, 2012, 01:01:57 PM
I think we'll be lining up with the first full XI. This young / inexperienced team of ours needs to build up confidence so that next weekend they will be raring to go, rather than sitting back for 75 minutes before realising they're in a match.

--------------Guzan-----------
Lowton-Vlaar-Baker-Lichaj
---------Delph--KEA---------
Holman---------------Ireland
-------Weimann---Bent-----

When you look at that team it's really not that long ago that for quality it would have been our reserve team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on August 28, 2012, 11:11:37 AM: As we're unlikely to do much in the league a decent cup run is essential. I think we'll get through. The season starts tonight.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: not3bad on August 28, 2012, 12:40:51 PM: Quote from: aftab235 on August 26, 2012, 10:56:28 PM
A straight forward no drama win.

Yes please.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on August 28, 2012, 01:56:23 PM: People are mardy.

Its understandable.

Since beating the Dingles in January we have one once. Shocking. Now we approach the 19th game since then, half a season, with one solitary win.

As somebody has said above, we'll win to tonight, smash the plastic Scouse oiks in fact and with an influx of players, be filled with confidence.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on August 28, 2012, 02:46:34 PM: I hope so Ads. I hope we smash them into next year, with goals for Bent, Weimann and Ireland to gee them all up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villasjf on August 28, 2012, 02:59:41 PM: Villa (4-4-2): Guzan; Lowton, Baker, Vlaar, Lichaj; N’Zogbia, El Ahmadi, Ireland, Bannan; Bent Weimann. Subs: Herd, Delph, Holman, Delfouneso, Burke, Given (

Read more: http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2012/08/28/paul-lambert-keen-to-secure-a-capital-gain/#ixzz24qiAxnQH
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 28, 2012, 03:24:51 PM: He's announced the team, or is that you're thoughts villasjf?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 28, 2012, 03:28:24 PM: Not sure why Nzogbia keeps getting a game - not sure what he does in training to justify it

Guzan - definately and i wish that PL has the balls to keep him in for Barcodes - but i doubt it

Lowton - if he cannot look good against this opposition then God help us

Vlaar - more games will do him good

Baker - chance to cement your place there son - make sure you take it

Lichaj - Really like this guy and disappointed he was not the 1st pick RB

Bannan - how the fuck he justufies his palce after Sat i do not know - Delph should have started

KEH - 1st name on team sheet and so it should be

Nzogbia - how the hell he justifies a game i dont know - would have preffered Holman

Glad Weinmann gets a game - his movement is very good (Are you listening Mr Bent?)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on August 28, 2012, 04:07:32 PM: Quote from: Percy McCarthy on August 28, 2012, 03:24:51 PM
He's announced the team, or is that you're thoughts villasjf?

That's the team listed in the article. However, it does appear a bit early for the press to have the starting line up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rick_avfc on August 28, 2012, 05:13:57 PM: 3-0 Villa!
Bent, Nzogbia & Vlaar
UTV!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on August 28, 2012, 05:22:34 PM: Only 6 subs named?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on August 28, 2012, 05:25:08 PM: As long as we win i'll be chuffed but it would be nice for Bent and Weimann to score and for Vlaar and Baker to keep a clean sheet.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on August 28, 2012, 05:26:18 PM: That'll be fine as long as it isn't a flat midfield and strikers sticking around up front doing nothing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on August 28, 2012, 05:45:42 PM: Tonight is a chance to build confidence. It'd be great for a few players to get off the mark, and for us to keep a clean sheet, before going to Newcastle...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on August 28, 2012, 05:51:54 PM: A customary scare along the way but ultimately a win. 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on August 28, 2012, 05:54:33 PM: Not going to be able to make it tonight, have an assessment tomorrow which I should have revised more for by now.

I'd go with this in the 4-2-2-2 system he was using pre-season.

Guzan
Lowton - Vlaar - Baker - Lichaj
N'Zogbia - KAE - Delph - Ireland
Bent - Weimann
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on August 28, 2012, 06:07:28 PM: 3-0 to us..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rjp on August 28, 2012, 06:21:43 PM: I've got a spare ticket. Holte upper. Free if anyone wants it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 28, 2012, 07:00:15 PM: Quote from: UK Redsox on August 28, 2012, 04:07:32 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on August 28, 2012, 03:24:51 PM
He's announced the team, or is that you're thoughts villasjf?

That's the team listed in the article. However, it does appear a bit early for the press to have the starting line up.

the article is from 12.45pm so that's just something they''ve likely stuck in there as a possible line up. The line ups don't come out until 1/2 hour 45 minutes before normally
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 28, 2012, 07:01:10 PM: VILLA: Guzan, Lichaj, Lowton, Baker, Stevens, Bannan, Ireland, Herd, Delph, Weimann, Bent [c]. Subs: Given, N’Zogbia, Holman, Delfouneso, Johnson, Burke, Williams.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on August 28, 2012, 07:31:15 PM: is there TV coverage ie MOTD/Sky/Highlight for this game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve kirk on August 28, 2012, 07:33:22 PM: Jesus what a young back four, its not going to be easy but think we will squeeze through,Cmon Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rick_avfc on August 29, 2012, 09:57:45 AM: Wahey! I got the scoreline correct for once and one correct scorer - Bent!