Get N'Zogbia out of there, Holman in the squad ahead of him for starters.
Get N'Zogbia out of there, Holman in the squad ahead of him for starters.
Yes agree that was my biggest consideration, just think that Nzog surely has to start performing sooner or later.
Assuming some signings were too late for Newcastle.
Guzan (I hope)
Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Dunne
El Ahmadi
Westwood
Ireland
Nzogbia
Benteke
Bent
Subs Holman, Bowery, Bannan, Gabby, Given, Baker, Johnson
Yes please. Always ahead of Bannan in my books.Assuming some signings were too late for Newcastle.
Guzan (I hope)
Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Dunne
El Ahmadi
Westwood
Ireland
Nzogbia
Benteke
Bent
Subs Holman, Bowery, Bannan, Gabby, Given, Baker, Johnson
no Delph?
I think Holman has to be chosen ahead of N'Zogbia, who continues to flatter to deceive. Nzog has talent, but has done f all to show us this.A great pity.
Assuming some signings were too late for Newcastle.
Guzan (I hope)
Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Dunne
El Ahmadi
Westwood
Ireland
Nzogbia
Benteke
Bent
Subs Holman, Bowery, Bannan, Gabby, Given, Baker, Johnson
no Delph?
Bannan just ain't got it IMO...Assuming some signings were too late for Newcastle.
Guzan (I hope)
Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Dunne
El Ahmadi
Westwood
Ireland
Nzogbia
Benteke
Bent
Subs Holman, Bowery, Bannan, Gabby, Given, Baker, Johnson
no Delph?
Ok you've sold me but only on the bench and ahead of Johnson and for what it's worth I don't particularly like Bannan either.
Assuming some signings were too late for Newcastle.
Guzan (I hope)
Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Dunne
El Ahmadi
Westwood
Ireland
Nzogbia
Benteke
Bent
Subs Holman, Bowery, Bannan, Gabby, Given, Baker, Johnson
Get N'Zogbia out of there, Holman in the squad ahead of him for starters.Yes. N'Zogbia makes my blood boil during the match. I really do want to go and shake him sometimes!
Only players registered before 12.00 mid day on Friday can play this weekend regardless of games being on Saturday/Sunday/Monday.
So are the friday 'deadline' deals not allowed for newcastle match?
Remember we play on Sunday this weekend over 24hrs before though maybe a player has to register by friday?
I think Dunne is there for experienced cover and will only play if Clark or Baker don't perform as we hope.
I think Dunne is there for experienced cover and will only play if Clark or Baker don't perform as we hope.
When fit i think he'll be one of the first names on the team sheet.
I think Dunne is there for experienced cover and will only play if Clark or Baker don't perform as we hope.
When fit i think he'll be one of the first names on the team sheet.
I guess it's a 'wait and see' on that one. Clark has been poor so far, but if Baker does well at Newcastle I'd hope and expect him to keep the shirt.
I think Dunne is there for experienced cover and will only play if Clark or Baker don't perform as we hope.
When fit i think he'll be one of the first names on the team sheet.
I guess it's a 'wait and see' on that one. Clark has been poor so far, but if Baker does well at Newcastle I'd hope and expect him to keep the shirt.
Of the two I think Clark will be the one who achieves the most in his career, but as you say he hasn't started the season well. Personally i'd rather see him playing as midfield anchor man before eventually moving to centre half.Baker, i'm still not totally convinced by but i'm a big believer in playing for the shirt.No greater incentive for a palyer than knowing that a good performance keeps your place and if he does and keeps Dunne and Clark on the bench it can only be healthy for his confidence.
I would put Holman ahead of N'Zogbia.
A similar thing with Baker (who should be CB with Clark suspended)
No one has pick Weimann even as a sub!
Guzan
Lowton
Ron
Dunne
Bennett
Ireland
KEA
Westwood
Holman
Bent
Gabby
I'd play the three in midfield together without Ireland being in an advanced role. IMO he needs to be facing the way we play more, when he plays too far forward he gets the ball with his back to goal too much and should be deeper where he can orchestrate things better and see forward passes.
I think Holman has to be chosen ahead of N'Zogbia.
I think:
Given
Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Dunne
KEA
Westwood
Ireland
Gabby
Benteke
Bent
Subs: Guzan, Baker, Lichaj, Delph, N'Zog, Holman, Bowery
Can I also point out the importance of this game. Swansea at home, for the second season in a row, comes at the most opportune time. Last season we beat Chelsea away and then were meekly battered by Swansea at VP and spurned the chance to kick on. This season, a win and we can take that confidence into the Southamption game and hopefully get 4-6 points out of the 2 games and show what we are all about. Massive game for the same reason as last. Different manager, different mentality. Lets hope a different response.
My team, now considering the Newcastle performance would be;
-------------------Guzan-------------------
---Lowton----Vlaar---Clark----Bennett---
--------------------KEA---------------------
------------Ireland-----Holman------------
-----------------Agbonlahor----------------
--------------Bent--------Benteke---------
Subs; Given, Baker, Bannan, Delph, Lichaj, Westwood, Wiemann.
I know that is an awfully attack minded line up, but its about time we stopped fannying around and stamped our authority on Villa Park and send out a message to the rest of the Prem, Everton was a one off!
As well I think Holman's energy yesterday was fantastic, Gabby looked quick as ever when he came on and Karimel was class. Pace, Power and attacking intent!
On another note, God, VillaTalk is depressing...
On another note, God, VillaTalk is depressing...
How so?
On another note, God, VillaTalk is depressing...
Lambert showed at Norwich he can flex his tactics
And talking of depressing .... the comment column of Aston Villa News and Views - a pit of malcontents - I feel sorry for the bloke.
Guzan
Lowton Vlaar Clark Bennett
Karim
Holman Westwood
Ireland
Benteke Bent
Lichaj played great but we need to make Swansea defend, Bennett will be able to attack and keep them on their heels. I thought Bannan played wetook faints Too and hypothetically should deserve to start but I think with Bennett's attacking prowess a more responsible midfielder is necessary, enter Ashley Westwood. I threw Benteke in the line up because I want to see what he can do, no disrespect to Andi.
I think we can easily take three points off Swans pending the right attitude and tactics.
Yes, Swansea are a class act, and I won't be slitting my wrists if they beat us. They can beat anybody on their day.
Guzan
Lowton Vlaar Clark Bennett
Karim
Holman Westwood
Ireland
Benteke Bent
Lichaj played great but we need to make Swansea defend, Bennett will be able to attack and keep them on their heels. I thought Bannan played wetook faints Too and hypothetically should deserve to start but I think with Bennett's attacking prowess a more responsible midfielder is necessary, enter Ashley Westwood. I threw Benteke in the line up because I want to see what he can do, no disrespect to Andi.
I think we can easily take three points off Swans pending the right attitude and tactics.
I'd have Gabby alongside Bent and retain Bannan in the midfield. It's up to the new signings to force their way into the side over the coming months.
On another note, God, VillaTalk is depressing...
VT - stayaways and serial gripers.
And talking of depressing .... the comment column of Aston Villa News and Views - a pit of malcontents - I feel sorry for the bloke.
And Twatter is haunted by a twit called Big B - though oddly he's been very quiet about how shit we are and how we are doomed to relegation since Sunday .... round 4pm ish.
Cheer up u mooks - if nothing else - no TSM!
Guzan, Lowton, Clark, Vlaar, Bennett, KEA, Bannan, Ireland, Holman, Gabby, Bent.
subs: Given, Baker, Westwood, Delph, N'zogbia, Benteke, Lichaj
What we did well against Newcastle was we closed them down and did'nt give them time on the ball. Even Pardew commented on how hard we worked. With that in mind, I'd leave the team unchanged.
With Gabby back from Injury and the new signings its interesting how stronger the team and squad look. I know there are quite a few untried at this level youngsters but i really feel that PL has done exactly what he said he would in getting in young and hungry and ambitious players
So much better to have the "unknowns" than the tired old heads that move from club to club
I do wonder though how much pressure PL will be under in playing the likes of Bentake considering the relative cost of him against the others?
I would be tempted to stick with the hard working team we had on Sunday apart from a single tweak in Bennett (if fit) for Lichaj as i always want specialised players in their right positions. Pretty pissed off with the break as i would love to see them so soon after the confidence came back at newcastle
I'd like to see Carruthers go out on loan somewhere in the Championship and play week in week out. I honestly haven't seen enough of him to make an informed judgement.
Swansea will want to keep possession as will Villa, could be an intriguing battle
I'd like to see Carruthers go out on loan somewhere in the Championship and play week in week out. I honestly haven't seen enough of him to make an informed judgement.Same. He does look a sharp little bugger though.
People have spoken about how PL changed the team/tactics at Norwich depending on the opposition etc. That was ok there because the basis of the squad had been together for some time and were able to handle changes pretty easily. At VP he is introducing a completely different style of playing so I think he will keep the team relatively stable for a few weeks, unless anything drastic goes wrong. There might be the odd change and people on the bench will get 20 or 30 minutes to bed them in depending on the state of the game. So unless there is an injury or someone has a serious loss of form (see Given v Everton) then I think we shall be seeing a fairly settled team for a few weeks.
How things will pan out in the New Year when they are all bedded in remains to be seen.
Swansea will want to keep possession as will Villa, could be an intriguing battle
Hopefully Swansea V Villa will be as good a spectacle this year as Stoke V Villa was bad last.
What we did well against Newcastle was we closed them down and did'nt give them time on the ball. Even Pardew commented on how hard we worked. With that in mind, I'd leave the team unchanged.
Hard to disagree with that. Weimann will only need to take a glance at the bench and see Benteke and Gabby sat there to boost his self belief.Play for the shirt lads, give less than 100% and they'll be out of the side and may not get back in for a long time.
Don't worry Ger. It can't be as shit as your last visit...
I hope you enjoy it ger and you can go home to Ireland happy.Swansea will want to keep possession as will Villa, could be an intriguing battle
Hopefully Swansea V Villa will be as good a spectacle this year as Stoke V Villa was bad last.
I sure hope so as it's my one trip over to VP for the season.
I hope you enjoy it ger and you can go home to Ireland happy.Swansea will want to keep possession as will Villa, could be an intriguing battle
Hopefully Swansea V Villa will be as good a spectacle this year as Stoke V Villa was bad last.
I sure hope so as it's my one trip over to VP for the season.
Can't be worse than the home game against Swansea last year, that was my only game of the season.
Hopefully Swansea V Villa will be as good a spectacle this year as Stoke V Villa was bad last.
I sure hope so as it's my one trip over to VP for the season.
But how many aren't training till next Thursday due to international duty? He will have difficulty blending them on the training pitch if most aren't there.
I think you have a point there, WW, didn't Lambert make 5 changes for the Newcastle game? One thing is for certain, we certainly have competition for places and it'll be interesting to see which of our younger players step up to the challenge.
On another note, God, VillaTalk is depressing...
Whilst we are still buzzing from the excellent performance against Newcastle. Lambert will be taking a good look at the new signings and working out strategy`s what will suit playing against Swansea. Think the only nailed on starters will be Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, KEA, Ireland, Holman and Bent. The other positions will be assesed after what he has seen in training leading up to the game. Everyone will know they have got to perform on the pitch and in training to be in Lamberts mind Genuinely feel like we are going places ......