2-1. Comfortable until last 10 minutes of panic when Reading score.
2-1. Comfortable until last 10 minutes of panic when Reading score.
I saw the highlights of their game against Wigan on MOTD and they got murdered down their left hand side. Beaseajour in particular looked pretty decent and caused them a few problems.
I looked at our bench yesterday and there was'nt really any flair on there to bring on and change the game so i'd find a place for Carruthers in the next couple of games.
Absolutely HAVE to win this and if we play with the same high tempo as we did yesterday we will. The danger is thinking just 'cos they're in the shit (like us) we just have to turn up to get three points. McDermott will see us as a chance for them to get a win just like Adkins did. Need to get right at them from the start. A dry night and 3-1 to us
Trust Newcastle to let us down. One season wonders that's all they are.or what?
We must win on Tuesday.
Trust Newcastle to let us down. One season wonders that's all they are.or what?
We must win on Tuesday.
I'd be more worried as Reading are the worst team in the league and will finish bottom imo.
Why do we play our midweek games on a Tuesday? Traditionally we have always been a Wednesday club!
Why do we play our midweek games on a Tuesday? Traditionally we have always been a Wednesday club!
Head draw, Heart Villa win
Trust Newcastle to let us down. One season wonders that's all they are.
We must win on Tuesday.
Massive game. If the fans can't make some noise inside Villa Park for this then I fucking despair.
You are a caution, bell-end.
The difference seems to be that the players are much more cofident and in good spirits than last season when they seemingly didn't even try.What worries me is they don't seem to be able to consolidate on a good performance. It seems to be one step forwards and two steps backwards,it's like it takes a thrashing to bring out a good performance. I really hope we can push on on Tuesday
After getting shafted against Man City the players didn't collapse - they again played well against Arsenal and that shows for me that players have belief in themselves and should have what it takes to win the game against Reading, QPR and Stoke.
Losing just doesn't bear thinking about. We'd be two points behind them and they'd still have a game in hand.
We all know its a massive,massive game, one we MUST win.Agree with all you have said except massive massive game bit. It's not that. Not now as it's only November. In April with same League positions it could be a massive massive game.
Even more so because Reading have a game in hand over us.
I think we will be too strong for them (bloody hell, what am I saying, its Reading for fucks sake!!)
3-1 Villa.
Its not gonna happen,but i'd love to see us go with Benteke and Bent up front,as the former has shown he can create chaos in the box,which Bent would thrive on.
And i'd like us to go with four across the midfield,which i think we could do without the middle being over run,as Bannan and Holman have the natural ability to drift in-field,and support Ireland and Westwood.
An absolute must-win. Defeat is unthinkable.
If Lambert does not have Darren Bent on from the kick off (or at the very least on the bench) it will speak volumes about his man management skills. If I was Bent I would be thinking this guy cant stand me fair enough I'll go somewhere else come Jan 1st.
Just think if Arry signs Bent and Beckham, unlikely I know but possible, Benty's goals could put us down come May
I have a feeling he will play from the start tommorow night.
If I were Lambert I'd keep news on vlaar on the down low unless he's definitely fit. Could affect readin tactics.
I'm gobsmacked that for a game that most people agree is a must win that they are willing to make major changes in players and formation. PL seems to have found a formation that works for the players. It's caused problems for the big boys, why would we want to change it now? KEA out for Ireland, Lichaj in for Vlaar. That'll do thank you very much, let's not upset the balance.
3-1 win for Villa with Benteke, Weimann and Bent for us; McAnuff for them
I have always thought an advanced role for Delph would suit his game more, but think Holman-Ireland are ahead of him at this moment and it is a difficult time to be experimenting .......But you could replace GA with Delph in the left-sided support role for Benteke ...
I read somewhere that the Reading player credited with creating the most chances for them this season was a certain Nicky Shorey...
surely some mistake?
Agree totally Karl, making sweeping changes won't help. I would go Baker and Holman in for Vlaar and KEA and bring Bent onto the bench. Last half hour if a goal down the option to go long to Benteke and have Bent in the box might just scare a mistake or two.
From what I've seen of Robberts this season I think he looks a lot slower and less ineffective than in previous years when he wasn't even that effective.
We are in serious trouble if we are concerned with what he might do.
It's a long time since I've said this but, touching wood with crossed fingers while not wishing to tempt fate, evens for Villa to win is ridiculously good value.
Lamberts full of surprises . Wouldnt be surprised to see Darren Bent back in with Ireland and Baker.
Guzan
Lowton
Stevens
Baker/ Vlaar
Clark
Holman
Westwood
Ireland
Bannan
Benteke
Bent
We need goals!!!
I have no idea how we'll play tonight. We're capable of prolonged spells of more than decent play, but are also capable of putting in 90 minutes that stink as much as any 90 under McLeish.We're a way better Footballing team as last season. However, we still can't defend.
Unless they play on a Saturday, then it's like buying one for the Saturday lottery.Precisely. With just 7.5 hours to kick off I'm starting to feel nervous now. Used to get like this before European midweekers.
I'm worried about this one, we are at home, we are under pressure and we are on telly. God knows knows how this will turn out. The team is very unpredictable.Last game we won on tele was when Darren Bent scored on his debut against Man City Jan 2011!!Staggering !
A win will set us up for the next two games.
On telly? Where?It's on a channel called Sky
I think we will rip them to peices. 4-1 Villa.
Early goal is key.
We have to set about them and ensure we keep the ball. Westwood has a big part to play.
I would be tempted to go with Bannan, Westwood and Ireland as a midfield triangle, with Bent off Benteke and Gabby providing a bit of roaming width.
589 tickets sold by Reading, of a 2979 allocation. Crikey.
I suppose it is on Sky, but that said, we're not a great deal of distance away from them.
589 tickets sold by Reading, of a 2979 allocation. Crikey.
Where did u get those figures from?
Just out of interest, why are we playing on Tuesday? We have always traditonally (with a few exceptions) played our midweek games on Wednesdays.
Just out of interest, why are we playing on Tuesday? We have always traditonally (with a few exceptions) played our midweek games on Wednesdays.
Just out of interest, why are we playing on Tuesday? We have always traditonally (with a few exceptions) played our midweek games on Wednesdays.
Completely unrelated but was watching a few videos of our team under BFR, they had such a great personality about it, loved being a fan in those days. VP has bever been the same since those days in my opinion
Big game this. Anything but a win and relegation becomes a reality.
Nose alert
Lichaj in for Vlaar (Lowton to centre half) & Ireland in for KEA would be my guess at the team but I've never predicted a Lambert team selection correctly yet.
Hopefully a place for Bent at least on the bench.
Is Vlaar definitely out?Doubtful according to BBC
We'll win 3 - 1 with it being uncomfortable at 2-1 for about half an hour and an 85th minute goal will kill it
They've sold 689 tickets. Anyone know how much we've sold?
Vlaar has just tweeted he's out tonight but may be fit for Saturday.
so Sunderland v QPR . what do we want ? a draw
I am desperate to see what team PL is going with. Cannot believe i am so nervous .......
Didn't realise this one is on sky. Bollocks. We are always shit on TV. Always!
I bought my tickets yesterday afternoon, and it looked like there were at least 15,000 unsold then....
Hmmmmmm..... I can't believe all the optimism... only 8 people out of 160 who voted think we're going to lose this?
I have always thought an advanced role for Delph would suit his game more, but think Holman-Ireland are ahead of him at this moment and it is a difficult time to be experimenting .......But you could replace GA with Delph in the left-sided support role for Benteke ...