1-4 defeat. We are rubbish!Think to try and stave off utter depression in going to be putting a bet on Villa to concede over 3 goals. May as well make some money out of this shite (ps u won't be able to bring myself to do it)
2-0 at half time. 4-1 at full. Another soul destroying afternoon. After which we will need a people carrier to arrive on Monday with players who can defend.And a manager that can organise a defence
0-3 away win - I see nothing to be optimistic about at all here.Have we ever been so bad where we are all pretty much in agreement that we have to score at least two goals to even think about drawing a match!?
We will be managerless come next Monday.
We cannot defend set pieces and we cannot defend as a cohesive unit. The midfield is the flimsiest in league football and offers no protection or creativity.I'd rather have a couple of cloggers like Shaun Derry and Karl Henry than Bannan and Delph. FFS. At least that type of player get's stuck in and gives the back 4 some protection.
Our only hope is that we hoof enough balls into Benteke to outscore them, however, I feel we will need to score three just to get a point.
This is a very sad indictment considering Southampton are an awful side who shipped 5 at home on the weekend.
But then were are abysmal at the back and up the spine of the side. The players have no leadership and no organisation.
We will be managerless come next Monday.
We will be managerless come next Monday.
Managerless Aston Villa, I like it, it has a certain ring to it.
A game we have to win but we won't we are dreadful can see Southampton winning 3-1.
If we lose this will be the game where the crowd starts to turn so I can see this getting
ugly on Saturday.
Saturday 12.1.13 KO 3pm
2-0 home win
Benteke 42
Weimann 51Truthfully, I'm a tad worried about this.
The best man-manager in the world would struggle to motivate our team after last night. And I don't think Paul lambert is even close to being that.
At this stage, I would take an eleven-men-behind-the-ball 0-0 draw.
Must-fucking-win game. Let's hope they don't bottle it.
Must-fucking-win game. Let's hope they don't bottle it.
Like the Wigan match?
Stick ten men behind the ball to avoid a defeat at all costs. I dont give a monkeys if it makes TSMs blend of football seem like 1973 vintage Ajax, just make sure we dont lose. Right now a 0-0 draw will seem like a minor victory, in view of events.
If we achieve this, we can regroup, get in reinforcements and address the shopping list of problems we have.
Stick ten men behind the ball to avoid a defeat at all costs. I dont give a monkeys if it makes TSMs blend of football seem like 1973 vintage Ajax, just make sure we dont lose. Right now a 0-0 draw will seem like a minor victory, in view of events.
If we achieve this, we can regroup, get in reinforcements and address the shopping list of problems we have.
quite
We need to win this. If we lose we might well go down.
We need to win this. If we lose we might well go down.
If the performance is as limp as many predict and Lambert is sacked then we will go down, I think, regardless of who comes in, unless anyone is deluded enough to still think we can get the likes of Mourinho.
-----------Guzan
Lowton-Clark-Baker-Warnock
----Delph-Ireland-Bannan
--Weimann-Benteke-Gabby
N'Zogbia is selfish and shit,
Clark,Baker and Bannan are not good enough, but have to play, as there is no one else.
Warnock is the best defender at the club that is fit, he is ready and willing to play, but is training with the kids without an explanation.
Even though I'm depressed as fuck with Villa, there is still that light at the back of my mind that is optimistic we will win, 2-1 Villa.
At this stage, I would take an eleven-men-behind-the-ball 0-0 draw.
At this stage, I would take an eleven-men-behind-the-ball 0-0 draw.
A clean sheet? Us?
Good god, yes please.
Some of the comments on here are shocking I hope most of you stay on here getting all excited by the match thread and leave B6 to 30000 who give a shit.. Up the Villa.
Villa 1-3 Southampton.
I bet he plays the same team.
N'Zogbia is one of the few that looked up for it. At least he tried to make things happen for himself.
There will be goals.
Well let's hope the players haven't thrown in the towel like most of you lot have eh?
3-1 Villa.
I bet he plays the same team.
I bet he plays the same team.
Why?
Saturday's result will be important because, regardless of what's happening in the cup competitions, we need to build on the Swansea result when "the rot was stopped".
Some of the comments on here are shocking I hope most of you stay on here getting all excited by the match thread and leave B6 to 30000 who give a shit.. Up the Villa.
Villa 1-3 Southampton.
I bet he plays the same team.
Sadly with the amount of players out, he probably won't have much choice in some areas. Who else can come in for either Clark or Baker? Or in for Bannan or Delph? He'll have to play players out of position if he wants to drop any of them. I do hope that Weimann isn't sacrificed out wide anymore though. He is our best player currently and should be playing in his natural position IMO.
5-0 win.
5-0 win.
Don't see us keeping a clean sheet at the moment even if we played Guzan and Given at the same time!
Good piece that.Everyone can see our issues ..can the board.
As for the game Soton have lost a CB and GK is dodgy.So we do have a slim chance of getting something.
I would put Herd in MF give the CB some more cover.Weimann and Benteke upfront with N'zog supporting.Hopefully Westwood is fit would help us immensely
But buying proven Premier League players is not easy at this time of year, which makes me wonder why experienced pros like Stephen Warnock and Alan Hutton are out on loan?
I don't buy the explanation that Villa are struggling because they have a whole raft of players on the treatment table - I don't think they are any worse off with injuries than any other Premier League side.
Good piece that.Everyone can see our issues ..can the board.
As for the game Soton have lost a CB and GK is dodgy.So we do have a slim chance of getting something.
I would put Herd in MF give the CB some more cover.Weimann and Benteke upfront with N'zog supporting.Hopefully Westwood is fit would help us immensely
Unfortunately the board and Lambert don't seem to see the problems as we see them. A simple one that bugs me is when we take free kicks or corners into the area there is never anybody wide and the ball frequently goes out for a throw-in on the far side. Complete waste.
I think Bannan's crosses into the box are fine, he set up a few chances on Tuesday night, but he can't seem to do it on dead ball situations.
Good piece that.Everyone can see our issues ..can the board.
As for the game Soton have lost a CB and GK is dodgy.So we do have a slim chance of getting something.
I would put Herd in MF give the CB some more cover.Weimann and Benteke upfront with N'zog supporting.Hopefully Westwood is fit would help us immensely
Unfortunately the board and Lambert don't seem to see the problems as we see them. A simple one that bugs me is when we take free kicks or corners into the area there is never anybody wide and the ball frequently goes out for a throw-in on the far side. Complete waste.
Probably down to the poor delivery of set pieces as much as anything, bannan is woefully poor mostly.
Have to disagree. I think Bannan's corners are fine but our strikers are as bad (well almost) at attacking a ball coming in as our defenders.
If the ball is headed away to the far side we never have anybody there, likewise we are poor at getting to the second ball before defenders so the ball is always heading back towards our half.
http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,,11677_8388698,00.html
Jeff Stelling take on this weekends game and Villa current situation...
Tomorrow?!
http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,,11677_8388698,00.html
Jeff Stelling take on this weekends game and Villa current situation...
And this is interesting because? He's about as much knowledge as Alan Green.
Thinking about it, I would consider putting Herd back as CB. At least he can deal with set-pieces.
Really staggered that over 50% believe we will lose, Fuck are we in trouble.
I also think we will lose but I hope for the best.
The biggest game of the season, lose and we are down.
which ever way you look at it, its impossible to come up with a defence/midfield formation that you could have any confidence in. This is because our players are not good enough, it is that simple.Thinking about it, I would consider putting Herd back as CB. At least he can deal with set-pieces.
Think I'd put him as holding midfield unless Westwood would be fit. Probably play Holman aswell, he was poor against Wigan but I really don't want to see Delph-Bannan combo again!
Worry with Herd is he's the sort who'll give a few free kicks away on the edge of box through rash challenges which we don't really need with Lambert and Ramierz in opposition.
Lallana is injured I believe for them which helps as he's an excellent player imo.
it is very sad indeed and so fukin unavoidableReally staggered that over 50% believe we will lose, Fuck are we in trouble.
I also think we will lose but I hope for the best.
The biggest game of the season, lose and we are down.
Enough to make you cry isnt it
The biggest game of the season, lose and we are down.Not the biggest game of the season by a long way and we won't be down if we lose.
i do not believe under the circumstances we could recover from getting beaten by Southampton, and you may come to learn this but i hope not. That is why it is the biggest game of the season no idea why you say not by a long way, name a more pivotal sitution? you cantThe biggest game of the season, lose and we are down.Not the biggest game of the season by a long way and we won't be down if we lose.
which ever way you look at it, its impossible to come up with a defence/midfield formation that you could have any confidence in. This is because our players are not good enough, it is that simple.Thinking about it, I would consider putting Herd back as CB. At least he can deal with set-pieces.
Think I'd put him as holding midfield unless Westwood would be fit. Probably play Holman aswell, he was poor against Wigan but I really don't want to see Delph-Bannan combo again!
Worry with Herd is he's the sort who'll give a few free kicks away on the edge of box through rash challenges which we don't really need with Lambert and Ramierz in opposition.
Lallana is injured I believe for them which helps as he's an excellent player imo.
lose and we are down.
Have to agree. It is just that I don't want to see a Clark/Baker combo either! I wouldn't actually mind seeing an Aussie Herd/Holman combo in centre midfield though. I think Holman was effective in that deeper role earlier in the season against Newcastle and Swansea. They would definately both offer the defence much more protection, even if both aren't very good on the ball (not that it matters since we play hoofball most of the time anyway).Thinking about it, I would consider putting Herd back as CB. At least he can deal with set-pieces.
Think I'd put him as holding midfield unless Westwood would be fit. Probably play Holman aswell, he was poor against Wigan but I really don't want to see Delph-Bannan combo again!
Good grief! Just read Lawro's predictions and he thinks we'll win 2-1!! That's it then, the small hope we will get something from the game is now officially gone.
I think lallana and fonte the centre half are out, which is helpful. I hope Hooiveld plays, he's terrible.
It's almost a case that our defence and midfield are so bad that we should go for it, but that sort of tactic seems to be the case anyway and leaves us repeatedly exposed.
I would be about five times more confident if Westwood and Vlaar were back, but I assume neither are?
WM this morning were suggesting Westwood would be back after being cup tied in mid-week.
We will probably win this one now, two nil, in the most non-descript and uneventful game of the season.
We will probably win this one now, two nil, in the most non-descript and uneventful game of the season.that'll do me.
Westwood's become key for us - midfield is so currently weak. Herd is out, as are Bent and Albrighton, so I'd go with:
Guzan
Lowton Clark Baker Stevens
Holman Westwood Bannan
Weimann Benteke N'Zogbia
Bench: Given, Lichaj, Bennett, Delph, Carruthers, Ireland, Agbonlahor.
@MatKendrick: Vlaar possibly back, Westwood back, Bent out, Herd out, Albrighton out, Dunne out, Given out, Gardner out #avfc #haveimissedanyoneout
Westwood's become key for us - midfield is so currently weak. Herd is out, as are Bent and Albrighton, so I'd go with:
Guzan
Lowton Clark Baker Stevens
Holman Westwood Bannan
Weimann Benteke N'Zogbia
Bench: Given, Lichaj, Bennett, Delph, Carruthers, Ireland, Agbonlahor.
Looks about right to me though not sure we've ever played 433 under lambert. I guess Holman plays the more advanced role. Vlaar is in the squad so hopefully he's good for at least a place on the bench. Would be fantastic if he could start.
Sounds encouraging that saints seem to have injury worries at the back
But glad I'm not going to be following this one. I'll be checking the scores through gritted teeth later on
I think, I'd try this...
Guzan
Lowton
Vlaar
Baker
Stevens
Westwood
Clark
Agbonlahor (RW)
Weimann (support striker)
N'Zogbia (LW)
Benteke
I think, I'd try this...
Guzan
Lowton
Vlaar
Baker
Stevens
Westwood
Clark
Agbonlahor (RW)
Weimann (support striker)
N'Zogbia (LW)
Benteke
I wonder if he'll consider playing 442?
I'm a fan of our formation going forward and the flexibility it offers but you surely need very strong full backs as you have no wingers to double up.
When we used to have Young and Milner, our full backs could count on a certain amount of support.
At the moment it seems our young full-backs are very much there for the taking.
Vlaar in the squad for tomorrow.
Vlaar in the squad for tomorrow.
I take it Westwood is as well.
Vlaar in the squad for tomorrow.
I take it Westwood is as well.
Yes and Holman .
Bent , given, herd, albrighton, dunne all out.
Much as we need him back, after so long out I wouldn't want to risk bringing Vlaar back too soon.
Trying to decide whether to attend stone cold sober, completely trolleyed or somewhere in between .Stone cold sober, then when we win you can go out on the lash ;D
For tomorrow I'd go:
Guzan
Lowton Baker Clark Bennett
Westwood
Bannan Holman
Gabby Weimann
Benteke
For tomorrow I'd go:
Guzan
Lowton Baker Clark Bennett
Westwood
Bannan Holman
Gabby Weimann
Benteke
If Vlaar is fit and available he should play. I'm not sure I trust Holman as a centre mid.
Much as we need him back, after so long out I wouldn't want to risk bringing Vlaar back too soon.
For tomorrow I'd go:
Guzan
Lowton Baker Clark Bennett
Westwood
Bannan Holman
Gabby Weimann
Benteke
Ron Vlaar, Ashley Westwood and Brett Holman have handed Villa a triple boost ahead of the clash against Southampton.
But Darren Bent, Marc Albrighton and Chris Herd are definitely ruled out of Saturday's game.
Goalkeeper Shay Given is also a doubt with a hamstring injury.
Vlaar has resumed training from a long-standing calf problem, although the Saints encounter may come too soon for the Dutch defender.
Westwood is back in contention after hurting his ankle ligaments at Swansea on New Year's Day, while Holman has recovered from the virus which kept him out of the cup ties against Ipswich and Bradford.
The knee injury Bent sustained in a collision with Bradford keeper Matt Duke is not as bad as first feared but the striker is expected to be out for around 10 days.
Albrighton has a metatarsal injury while Herd also has a foot problem.
There is positive news, though, on Richard Dunne who could resume training next week.
"Darren isn't as bad as first feared but he is going to be out for Saturday," said manager Paul Lambert.
"It is his knee from the collision with the goalkeeper. It is not as severe - maybe 10 days. It's his medial ligament.
"Shay is struggling with a hamstring as well.
"Ron trained a little bit yesterday so hopefully he will have no adverse reaction and he might join in this morning. That is a plus.
"I don't know if he'll be in from the beginning as he hasn't done enough until yesterday but he is round about.
"Chris Herd is going to be out for a few weeks with his foot and Marc Albrighton is out so there are one or two injuries still there.
"Richard might training in the middle of next week - we'll see how he does."
@MatKendrick: Marc Albrighton could be out for up to two months after scans showed the #avfc winger broke a bone in his foot #metatarsal misery
4-1 Villa.
Hearing Vlaar and Westwood are available has cleared the knott in my stomach.
Is Herd available? get him back in the midfield alongside Westwood, and lets get some points
Hearing Vlaar and Westwood are available has cleared the knott in my stomach.
Serves you right for eating a wicket-keeper
I'd have Zog in, he may be a bit headless at times but the last couple of games he's looked more dangerous than anyone else.
I'd have Zog in, he may be a bit headless at times but the last couple of games he's looked more dangerous than anyone else.
this
I was suprised how much stick zog got on Tuesday . Yes everything didnt come off but he was our best player by miles and looked our only threat .
I'd have Zog in, he may be a bit headless at times but the last couple of games he's looked more dangerous than anyone else.
this
Yes I thought that as well. Quite encouraging in fact.I'd have Zog in, he may be a bit headless at times but the last couple of games he's looked more dangerous than anyone else.
this
Best player by far on Tuesday, reminded me of his Wigan days.
Bent expected to be out for 10 days apparently.
I'd have Zog in, he may be a bit headless at times but the last couple of games he's looked more dangerous than anyone else.
Id go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with NZogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. Id give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. Hes far too loose when it comes to marking.
The problem with Holman is for all his running around, he is very very lazy defensively.
I’d go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with N’Zogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. I’d give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. He’s far too loose when it comes to marking.
I’d go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with N’Zogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. I’d give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. He’s far too loose when it comes to marking.
Who is the big dog?
Big game, loads at stake. Bring it
Id go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with NZogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. Id give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. Hes far too loose when it comes to marking.
Who is the big dog?
Digby...Who else
I’d go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with N’Zogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. I’d give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. He’s far too loose when it comes to marking.
Who is the big dog?
Digby...Who else
Big game, loads at stake. Bring it
I’d go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with N’Zogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. I’d give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. He’s far too loose when it comes to marking.
Who is the big dog?
Digby...Who else
I’d go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with N’Zogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. I’d give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. He’s far too loose when it comes to marking.
Who is the big dog?
Digby...Who else
Clifford? He's a really big red dog.
WestwoodId go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with NZogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. Id give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. Hes far too loose when it comes to marking.
Who is the big dog?
Id go with a more traditional 4-4-2 to try and offer Stevens (my choice) and Lowton a bit more cover, with NZogbia wide on the left and Holman wide on the right. Id give them licence to drift central and keep some fluidity to the attacks. Holman also having an obligation to press.
The Big Dog would replace Bannan in the middle, with Andi and Benteke up top.
Vlaar would be straight back into the line up for me at the expense of Clarke, who I think has dipped a great deal. Hes far too loose when it comes to marking.
Who is the big dog?
Digby...Who else
I was going to say Cujo.
I had a dream last night we were winning this 2-1 with 6 minutes of injury time to go (Bannan scored for us) but soton equalised and H&V went into meltdown... mark my words!
Who is the big dog?
Who is the big dog?
Westwood.
Where the hell is El Hamadi ?
Got my ticket booked for tomorrow. C'mon Villa I haven't seen a live home win in about a century, can we start tomorrow?
Followed by a couple of sturdy midfielders and a bit of Brazilian flair...
Where the hell is El Hamadi ?
Is Makoun still on the payrole? He was neat and tidy if you wanted to make a quick 8 yard pass in the middle of the park. Who bought him? TSM or TOFart?
Surely we have "experts" at the club who are paid to look into importnat things like work permits etc.Is Makoun still on the payrole? He was neat and tidy if you wanted to make a quick 8 yard pass in the middle of the park. Who bought him? TSM or TOFart?
Houllier bought him; he's on loan at Rennes because we had issues with his work permit.
Surely we have "experts" at the club who are paid to look into importnat things like work permits etc.Is Makoun still on the payrole? He was neat and tidy if you wanted to make a quick 8 yard pass in the middle of the park. Who bought him? TSM or TOFart?
Houllier bought him; he's on loan at Rennes because we had issues with his work permit.
Where the hell is El Ahmadi ?Fixed.
We couldn't get a work permit for J11 Mc because he couldnt speak English (new rules since he first came) KEM is in Africa with his Countrymen preparing for the cup I heard.
Surely we have "experts" at the club who are paid to look into importnat things like work permits etc.Is Makoun still on the payrole? He was neat and tidy if you wanted to make a quick 8 yard pass in the middle of the park. Who bought him? TSM or TOFart?
Houllier bought him; he's on loan at Rennes because we had issues with his work permit.
Well he's played for us before, so it's a bit confusing why he suddenly can't. It must be something completely out of the club's hands.
Surely we have "experts" at the club who are paid to look into importnat things like work permits etc.Is Makoun still on the payrole? He was neat and tidy if you wanted to make a quick 8 yard pass in the middle of the park. Who bought him? TSM or TOFart?
Houllier bought him; he's on loan at Rennes because we had issues with his work permit.
Well he's played for us before, so it's a bit confusing why he suddenly can't. It must be something completely out of the club's hands.
Weren't there reports about him failing an English test last summer, you would think the club would sort things like learning the language out but it was reported he gave up on the classes .
Got my ticket booked for tomorrow. C'mon Villa I haven't seen a live home win in about a century, can we start tomorrow?Can't help with the other stuff but you can try The Rocket Club on Broad St for the Brazilian Flair
Followed by a couple of sturdy midfielders and a bit of Brazilian flair...
4-0.lollolololololololololllllllzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Going to this one with my son. I think a 2-1 win. Benteke and Weimann for us. Lambert for them................
I've taken my missus to eight games and she has seen us win 8 times, including Prague.
I will have to dig her out for some of these games. Maybe even make her dye her hair ginger so she can be the living personification of the Orange Dot.
Don't think we'll see Bennett tommorrow. Either Baker or Stevens at left back I reckon. Vlaar would've probably been given another week but for the horror show at Bradford, needs must he starts I think.On that note i will go for a 7-6 win for us and to hell with the depression. C'mon Villa FFS. UTV.
Surprised people are putting Gabby ahead of CNZ. N'zogbia for all his many faults at least looks lively these last two games so I'd push him right upfront alongside Weimann and Benteke.
Southampton let shed loads in aswell let's not forget.
No carpet.I've taken my missus to eight games and she has seen us win 8 times, including Prague.
I will have to dig her out for some of these games. Maybe even make her dye her hair ginger so she can be the living personification of the Orange Dot.
Make sure you do the carpet too.
Surely we have "experts" at the club who are paid to look into importnat things like work permits etc.Is Makoun still on the payrole? He was neat and tidy if you wanted to make a quick 8 yard pass in the middle of the park. Who bought him? TSM or TOFart?
Houllier bought him; he's on loan at Rennes because we had issues with his work permit.
Bloody hell. I do believe this thread is getting a bit more positive.I blame the supermarkets and cheap alcohol.
:)Got my ticket booked for tomorrow. C'mon Villa I haven't seen a live home win in about a century, can we start tomorrow?Can't help with the other stuff but you can try The Rocket Club on Broad St for the Brazilian Flair
Followed by a couple of sturdy midfielders and a bit of Brazilian flair...
I've taken my missus to eight games and she has seen us win 8 times, including Prague.Shit, she must be about 108!
I will have to dig her out for some of these games. Maybe even make her dye her hair ginger so she can be the living personification of the Orange Dot.
That may have something to do with it ;DBloody hell. I do believe this thread is getting a bit more positive.I blame the supermarkets and cheap alcohol.
Must win. Get an early goal and we'll win convincingly. Lose an early goal and it'll be boos and Lamert out en masse. I think the former if Vlaar is back.
I think it has been the same for every match this season. We have only gained 2 points from losing positions so far. (Against WBA and Swansea)Must win. Get an early goal and we'll win convincingly. Lose an early goal and it'll be boos and Lamert out en masse. I think the former if Vlaar is back.
That's it for me, if we score first I think we'll win, just when we concede first you can see the confidence just drain from the team
If Vlaar is back, why not push Clark into defensive midfield role with a fit Westwood and let the forward players do the business?
Uh-oh. Lawro has predicted a Villa win.We really are fucked then...
If Vlaar is back, why not push Clark into defensive midfield role with a fit Westwood and let the forward players do the business?
If Vlaar is fit, I would be tempted to go 4-4-2 with Gabby and Holman out wide and asked to help their full backs out, Vlaar and Baker in the middle, Clark left back, Westwood and Delph in the middle and Benteke and Weimann up top.
Well we need a solution at left back. I'd even stick Delph there. But not Stevens, Bennett or Lichaj.Can't we just go to the localB&Q, buy a load of breeze blocks and just block our goalmouth up for this game ? Doesn't look like we will sign anybody at the moment and Lerner would be happy with the expense of a few bricks >:(
I expect us to beat Southampton at home, but then I also expected us to beat Wigan at home and Bradford away.
To stay up, we have to rely on there being three worse teams than us, so Southampton doing the double over us will be a kick in the nuts.
Well we need a solution at left back. I'd even stick Delph there. But not Stevens, Bennett or Lichaj.
I expect us to beat Southampton at home, but then I also expected us to beat Wigan at home and Bradford away.
To stay up, we have to rely on there being thre
If Vlaar is back, why not push Clark into defensive midfield role with a fit Westwood and let the forward players do the business?
If Vlaar is fit, I would be tempted to go 4-4-2 with Gabby and Holman out wide and asked to help their full backs out, Vlaar and Baker in the middle, Clark left back, Westwood and Delph in the middle and Benteke and Weimann up top.
Sorry Ozz mate but Clark is not a left back. I can't say i'm totally convinced by him at centre half either but less so at full back.
Ok, today i'd go with.......
Guzan
Lowton Vlaar (if fit) Baker Lichaj
Bannan Westwood Delph Holman
Weimann Benteke
Subs: Given (if fit) Clark Gabby Ireland N'Zogbia Bennett Carruthers
Well we need a solution at left back. I'd even stick Delph there. But not Stevens, Bennett or Lichaj.I think Stevens actually looked pretty solid when he played earlier in the season.
I expect us to beat Southampton at home, but then I also expected us to beat Wigan at home and Bradford away.
To stay up, we have to rely on there being three worse teams than us, so Southampton doing the double over us will be a kick in the nuts.
I only left out N'Zogbia because with our defence being in the fragile state it is, i just think an extra midfielder in there will help keep it a bit tighter and protect the back 4 a bit better. I know we're at home but Wigan found it easy enough to score past us.
I have woken up with every confidence of a victory. The first goal is the key mind. And if we are to fall behind then let's not do it early.
Confident we'll win.
And don't forget to pick up your H&V today, ideally from me! ;D
Confident we'll win.
And don't forget to pick up your H&V today, ideally from me! ;D
Did you say you sell opposite Dave? Were you there last week wearing a hat?
Confident we'll win.
And don't forget to pick up your H&V today, ideally from me! ;D
Did you say you sell opposite Dave? Were you there last week wearing a hat?
Confident we'll win.
And don't forget to pick up your H&V today, ideally from me! ;D
Did you say you sell opposite Dave? Were you there last week wearing a hat?
He is the one who looks like a Ukrainian boxer.
Confident we'll win.
And don't forget to pick up your H&V today, ideally from me! ;D
Did you say you sell opposite Dave? Were you there last week wearing a hat?
Nope, I wasn't selling v Ipswich. As far as I know I will be opposite Dave W today, outside the North Stand gates.
Never know what to expect these days with villa- it's like a rollercoaster .I'd describe us more as a Big Dipper than a rollercoaster
Lets hope today is a high .
Looks like Auntie can smell blood. Mark Chapman is at VP. Are we gonna have to listen to Alan cocking Green again telling us how abominable we are?Talk shite are broadcasting from VP as well.
With Blue Nose Ian DanterLooks like Auntie can smell blood. Mark Chapman is at VP. Are we gonna have to listen to Alan cocking Green again telling us how abominable we are?Talk shite are broadcasting from VP as well.
Ok, today i'd go with.......
Guzan
Lowton Vlaar (if fit) Baker Lichaj
Bannan Westwood Delph Holman
Weimann Benteke
Subs: Given (if fit) Clark Gabby Ireland N'Zogbia Bennett Carruthers
Nzogbia for Holman and Clark for Delph , left back Stevens rather than lichaj .
Ideal outcome would be to disappoint all of them, and give them nothing to say.Absolutely.Everybody is absolutely gagging for us to lose today
Never know what to expect these days with villa- it's like a rollercoaster .
Lets hope today is a high .
or completely off the rails?This isn't a rollercoaster ,it's just shitNever know what to expect these days with villa- it's like a rollercoaster .
Lets hope today is a high .
a broken rollercoaster which can't move?
The more I slurp and talk, the more I fancy us.
Warnock starts.really?
was a joke.Warnock starts.really?
The more I slurp and talk, the more I fancy us.
Beer goggles, careful, bet you think you're all great dancers too!
was a joke.Warnock starts.really?
Why? I'd welcome himwas a joke.Warnock starts.really?
There are a few in here from the South Coast with tweed caps!
I didn't know you could colour code your cap, Chris. If only I had thought of it.
stevens back. westwood and holman back
Vlaar is a sub with Gabby