Not sure I care either way to be honest. A cup run would be nice, but not at the expense of relegation.Cheer up Rissbert FFS. We will be fine soon.
Not sure I care either way to be honest. A cup run would be nice, but not at the expense of relegation.We're shit either way. I'd rather get relegated with a cup , rather than get relegated without one
Think this could be Doncaster MK II
A convenient exit before the real battle. 2-0 to them.Conveniently going out to these, would only serve to dent our confidence further. We need a convincing win a la Tranmere to bring a bit of belief back
Think this could be Doncaster MK II
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Think this could be Doncaster MK II
Presumably some of our players will need resting, though we're running out of defensive minded options!
Bannan, Ireland, Bent to come in for me. Think I'd go:
Given - Herd, Lowton, Vlaar, Lichaj - Albrighton, KEA, Bannan - Ireland - Weimann, Bent
Presumably some of our players will need resting, though we're running out of defensive minded options!
Bannan, Ireland, Bent to come in for me. Think I'd go:
Given - Herd, Lowton, Vlaar, Lichaj - Albrighton, KEA, Bannan - Ireland - Weimann, Bent
I'd go with that. I'd stick Carruthers on the bench as well.
Presumably some of our players will need resting, though we're running out of defensive minded options!
Bannan, Ireland, Bent to come in for me. Think I'd go:
Given - Herd, Lowton, Vlaar, Lichaj - Albrighton, KEA, Bannan - Ireland - Weimann, Bent
Our players are better but they're all scared pussies. And without any leaders away to a team used to winning since Di Canio took charge, this could go all Pete Tong.
I haven't seen Stephen Frogatt in a long time. If he's been cryogenically frozen for the past 20 years I fancy he could be our match winner if we defrost him in time.
Warm up for next weekends game at Sunderland.Nzogbia is out for a good few weeks unfortunatelyGuzan
Lowton Herd Vlaar Lichaj
Holman Ireland Bannan Nzogbia
Bent Benteke
Think it's time to try something different in the middle. A little light weight, but might create a chance, or 2.
Given
Hutton, Lowton, Vlaar, Stevens
Delph, Bannan
Carruthers, Ireland, Gabby
Bent
This is the ideal game to bring Hutton back as we are 1 or 2 injuries away from needing him.
Delph and Bannan anchoring will hopefully mean one of them passing in a forward direction.
Ireland behind Bent with Gabby and Carruthers wide would hopefully say 'attack'
Given
Hutton, Lowton, Vlaar, Stevens
Delph, Bannan
Carruthers, Ireland, Gabby
Bent
This is the ideal game to bring Hutton back as we are 1 or 2 injuries away from needing him.
Delph and Bannan anchoring will hopefully mean one of them passing in a forward direction.
Ireland behind Bent with Gabby and Carruthers wide would hopefully say 'attack'
Hutton , Delph and gabby - no thanks.
I'd rest KEA and Holman
Guzan
Lowton, Herd, Vlaar, Lichaj (if Herd isn't fit, Lichaj to the right, Lowton inside and Stevens in LB)
Bannan, Westwood
Albrighton, Ireland, Weimann
Benteke
As with others I'd have carruthers on the bench and replace Albrighton at half time if he's looking as ineffective as he did on saturday. Benteke starting up front because I don't like Bent on his own, Gabby can't score and I want Weimann doing the job Holman has been doing so far. I'd start Westwood because he needs to get some understandingwith the rest of the team, grouped with Ireland and Bannan as they're all tidy in possession and should allow us to hold on to possession far better than we have in the last few games.
I'd rest KEA and Holman
Guzan
Lowton, Herd, Vlaar, Lichaj (if Herd isn't fit, Lichaj to the right, Lowton inside and Stevens in LB)
Bannan, Westwood
Albrighton, Ireland, Weimann
Benteke
As with others I'd have carruthers on the bench and replace Albrighton at half time if he's looking as ineffective as he did on saturday. Benteke starting up front because I don't like Bent on his own, Gabby can't score and I want Weimann doing the job Holman has been doing so far. I'd start Westwood because he needs to get some understandingwith the rest of the team, grouped with Ireland and Bannan as they're all tidy in possession and should allow us to hold on to possession far better than we have in the last few games.
Westwood is cup tied, but I'd play him at Sunderland.
Guzan-lichaj Clark vlaar lowton-Holman KEA herd Bannan Ireland-Agbonlahor up top on his own. Flood the midfield with our most creative players and pas the life out of them with Gabby running through the defence. Keep it on the floorPresumably some of our players will need resting, though we're running out of defensive minded options!
Bannan, Ireland, Bent to come in for me. Think I'd go:
Given - Herd, Lowton, Vlaar, Lichaj - Albrighton, KEA, Bannan - Ireland - Weimann, Bent
I wouldn't have Albrighton anywhere near the side.
Routine 2-0 win for Swindon. My predictions are always correct
Yes. My predictions are always accurate. Which is why I'm predicting a Villa defeat
Yes. My predictions are always accurate. Which is why I'm predicting a Villa defeat
Apart from the fact that Norwich didn't beat us 3-1 and the game was a draw it was an amazingly accurate prediction. ;)
Yes. My predictions are always accurate. Which is why I'm predicting a Villa defeat
Apart from the fact that Norwich didn't beat us 3-1 and the game was a draw it was an amazingly accurate prediction. ;)
Yes. My predictions are always accurate. Which is why I'm predicting a Villa defeat
Apart from the fact that Norwich didn't beat us 3-1 and the game was a draw it was an amazingly accurate prediction. ;)
Yes. My predictions are always accurate. Which is why I'm predicting a Villa defeat
Apart from the fact that Norwich didn't beat us 3-1 and the game was a draw it was an amazingly accurate prediction. ;)
Given
Hutton, Lowton, Vlaar, Stevens
Delph, Bannan
Carruthers, Ireland, Gabby
Bent
This is the ideal game to bring Hutton back as we are 1 or 2 injuries away from needing him.
Delph and Bannan anchoring will hopefully mean one of them passing in a forward direction.
Ireland behind Bent with Gabby and Carruthers wide would hopefully say 'attack'
Hutton , Delph and gabby - no thanks.
Hutton out, Herd in. Stephens out and Warnock in - we may need him soon.
He won't start Bent
Not sure if Baker or Clark are available, but if they are I would push Herd into midfield to give us a bit more of a physical presence in there. I would also consider starting Gabby, as his pace will trouble League One defenders. The last thing we need in this type of game is a half-hearted Bent going through the motions up front.Pretty sure that PL said Baker and Clark would not be ready for Tuesday. Agreed on Herd, Gabby and Bent. We just gotta put Ireland in for this one and probably Bannan. Please not Albrighton or Delph!
this has shades of doncaster all over again.
at least we're not on sky.
I'd like to think we will serve them a large slice of ass-whup and it will kick start our season good and proper. I'd like to think that
I'd like to think we will serve them a large slice of ass-whup and it will kick start our season good and proper. I'd like to think that
1-3 AETN'Zog is out for a few weeks with twisted knee ligaments
Bent x2
N'Zog
Carruthers, Westwood and Bowery played a full 90 mins in reserves yesterday doubt any of them will play.
Apparently Di Cannio has said beating Villa is better than having sex with Madonna, I can't argue with that, Also losing would be better as well
Are the highlights on TV/online later?Highlights are on Wednesday I think
Yeah think you could be right, that's annoying.Are the highlights on TV/online later?Highlights are on Wednesday I think
Manager Paolo Di Canio has warned his players to expect a tough match against their Premier League opponents tonight.
"Aston Villa have a lot of quality and we know we cannot concede chances to them,” he said. “They have players who can damage us and Paul Lambert will have his side well prepared to win the game. “Paul is an effective manager and with the players he has I think he is playing the right football to get results. Tonight is a big match for them but I am sure the main target for them is the Premier League.”
Big match for us? What the hell is Di Canio talking about?
On second thought, he might be right.
Them 2 - 3 Us
Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. XTC for them.
Apparently Di Cannio has said beating Villa is better than having sex with Madonna, I can't argue with that, Also losing would be better as well
Big match for us? What the hell is Di Canio talking about?
On second thought, he might be right.
Them 2 - 3 Us
Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. XTC for them.
Will they be serving beer at the ground or is this one of those weird "can't drink alcohol because it's a cup tie" situations?
Alcohol is available within the ground to away fans in the Arkells Stand (but not in the open Stratton Bank End)
Will they be serving beer at the ground or is this one of those weird "can't drink alcohol because it's a cup tie" situations?QuoteAlcohol is available within the ground to away fans in the Arkells Stand (but not in the open Stratton Bank End)
From football ground guide. All the info for Swindon on here : http://www.footballgroundguide.com/swindon_town/index.htm
I really hope we batter them. It seems most are expecting us to lose (me included). A 3/4-0 would be extra sweet.
Five live are carrying live commentary tonight for anyone not going, no tv coverage .Yes there is but we cannot mention them.
Five live are carrying live commentary tonight for anyone not going, no tv coverage .Yes there is but we cannot mention them.
So there is live tv coverage of the game out there?
So there is live tv coverage of the game out there?
Only highlights tomorrow that I can see.
So there is live tv coverage of the game out there?
Only highlights tomorrow that I can see.
Yeah I had a scan and couldn't see anything either
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The usual source for away league games online is not available for tonight's game.
It involves naming a website, is that ok ? People will have to find the link themselves once on the site.Five live are carrying live commentary tonight for anyone not going, no tv coverage .Yes there is but we cannot mention them.
You can mention TV coverage, just no posts to links.
Someone should show them the goal don't hold your breAth for 3points.