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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Legion on August 17, 2013, 07:00:53 PM
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Wednesday 21.8.13 7:45pm KO
0-2 away win
Benteke 39
Agbonlahor 68
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Them 1 Us 2
We're gonna win the league......
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Well, we might not win this now, but it doesn't matter! 2-1 them.
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2-0 them.
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I think I will savour this feeling for a couple of days before thinking about Chelsea but we will go there with confidence after a 3-1 away win at one of the big boys , bit similar to last season when we went there after winning at anfield but this time we are better.
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I think we'll be super confident but Chelsea are much better than Arse. Call it a 1-1 draw.
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Lampard will give Chelsea an early lead.
Then Congo Waring will put us 2-1 ahead.
Terry gets sent off.
Tony Moon with a break away seals it 3-1 for Villa.
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I would love to see us beat this lot.
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2-3 - another away win. :)
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2-1 to them. Clark for us.
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3-1 Chelsea.
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2-1 Chelski, hope my rich vain of incorrect predictions continue
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I was hoping for 3 points from the first three matches and we've got them after one game. Chelsea will be a different proposition to Arsenal and i'll reserve judgement on them until i've seen their mood against Hull. A draw though would be a great result but a defeat ( but not like last Decembers ) will not be the end of the world, and we can go into the Liverpool game next Saturday with great confidence .
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We'll lose I think but I hope we fucking do the classless bunch of twunts. Can't stand them. Can't stand any of them.
Is there a more punchable person in the UK than John Terry?
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We'll be up for this game in particular.
4-2 Villa.
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Would love to put one over on these bastards, particularly that scumbag Terry. But, being realistic, I think it's too much to hope for. As a minimum, I want us to make them work hard for anything they get.
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4-4 until the 93rd minute, then Tony Moon will make a long run from our 18 yard box, jinx past 2 Chelski defenders, pass the ball to Gabby who will nice and calmly SLOT IT HOME INTO THE BACK OF THE NET. 5-4 Villa. Maybe i have had to many Nicorette chewing gum today. 8)
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would you put 3 pounds on Benteke to score anytime ? against Chelsea as I don't think it is easy game to bet for me.
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6-6
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3-1 Chelsea.
Just happy to do these at Villa Park and John Terry to be stretcher off again after Benteke has knocked him out two seconds before the final whistle.
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I would love for John 'We Know What You Are' Terry to get Bentekered.
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8-0 to us! I wonder if Okore will play in this game? Think Lambo might well change the line-up. I hope Sylla is back as well. Okore & Sylla will add power and pace me thinks!
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2-1 them
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A 3-1 victory at a fading massive club followed by a trip to Stamford bridge . . Ominous!!
This will be at least two steps up from arsenal, and from what people are saying villa will need to improve right across the pitch to get anything out of the game. I wonder if he'll rest Weimann for bacuna or perhaps Tonev. But i suspect he'll conclude that Tonev and Okore aren't match fit.
I'm a bit concerned about what I saw of vlaar yesterday. And good to hear clark did well but Chelsea will be a different kettle of fish.
3-1 Chelsea. Then on to a really tough match v a Liverpool side who'll be fresher.
But fantastic to have the three points because no matter what happens in our next two games we'll have a respectable points tally from these three games.
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There will be changes and there will need to be. I hope Sylla is fit because he will be important if we are to get anything. I think Bacuna could well take Andi's place too.
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There will be changes and there will need to be. I hope Sylla is fit because he will be important if we are to get anything. I think Bacuna could well take Andi's place too.
I think the lads who played yesterday fully deserve another start - unlikely baker will be fit but clark played well when he came on so i would stick with that , i like sylla but how could you drop any of the midfield 3 after yesterday?
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I just think it's very MON to "keep a winning side". We have three games in a week, it's the first week of the season and I would certainly like to see some rotation in midfield. They aren't being dropped, they are being rotated. What's the point in finally getting a good squad together if we aren't going to use it?
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I just think it's very MON to "keep a winning side". We have three games in a week, it's the first week of the season and I would certainly like to see some rotation in midfield. There aren't being dropped, there are being rotated. What's the point in finally getting a good squad together if we aren't going to use it?
Fair point regarding not being dropped but rotated, i doubt sylla will be available for Wednesday though and even if he was i would stick with the three who did such a good job yesterday .
I'm sure during the season lambert will rotate at times and make use of the squad but i would keep the same team apart from the injured baker.
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Weimann played a full 90 last weds, 85 yday and we've got Liverpool in a week. If he's showing signs of tiredness I'd prioritise the Liverpool game as one where he's more likely to be a goal threat.
Perhaps it won't be till after the upcoming international break that we see Okore and Tonev in, using the league cup to give them more game time in between?
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With these new 'all in one' match threads, is there a way of jumping straight to a certain post when the thread changes?
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See the opening post of the Arsenal thread. There are two links in there. One takes you to a short while before kick-off, the other takes you to full-time.
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Cheers Legion
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Good chance to put us three clear of Yanited.
In all seriousness, I think a draw would be a very good result.
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It is an ideal game to get first clean sheet for Aston Villa. (in the league for a long time) I am not expecting too much but anything can happens.
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Hard one to predict but hopefully a days extra rest than Chelsea might be an advantage.
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We'll give a spirited performance but cant see us winning. We will lose but it wont feel quite as bad as it would have done after beating Arsenal.
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Think he'll chnge the team up ready to have a bigger go at Liverpool on Saturday.
That's not to say lambert is going to write off the Chelsea game. Having the win yesterday kind of takes the pressure off this game in some way.
Think we'll see Tonev or Bacuna in midfield.
Going for a draw if we get lucky. But I think it will be a close game but a 2-0 loss
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I was certain we'd beat Arsenal however I think a draw would be a fantastic result for us here. Its achievable but it is going to be very difficult.
Draw here then smash the Scousers at VP.
I'll go with 2-2.
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See the opening post of the Arsenal thread. There are two links in there. One takes you to a short while before kick-off, the other takes you to full-time.
Can there be a link to the first mention of biscuits?
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3-1 defeat. Chelsea won't be as poor as Arsenal were.
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True, Chelsea will be better than Arsenal.
3-2 Villa. ;)
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In recent history we seem to have one good game at Stamford bridge following one bad. Roughly. Have a feeling we will win again, the run continues, 2-1 Bentekke and Gabby.
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Should reserve a prediction until we see them later, but I expect Chelsea to have too much for us under Mourinho. Reckon a 2-1 defeat, so would gladly take a draw.
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We'll do better then last season but get the same amount of points. 3-1 them.
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Looked up the score for home game and it is Villa 1 Chelsea 2 in May and we should be lot better and hopefully we will get a draw.
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Looked up the score for home game and it is Villa 1 Chelsea 2 in May and we should be lot better and hopefully we will get a draw.
Surprised you needed to look it up - it was only 3 league games ago.
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Chelsea will have a days less rest than us before they try to contend with our high energy game. The players should go there full of confidence after yesterday. We certainly can't do as badly as we did at Stamford Bridge last season.
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Went for a draw at Arsenal, going for the same at Chelski....2-2 Benteke, Gabby
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I'd take draw. Can see us conceding at least 2.
I would love us to get a last minute winner courtesy of the ball smashing off & breaking John Terry's jaw though :D
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Whats it like as an away trip?
I'm down in London on Wednesday and might see if I can get a ticket, which having seen the prices I'm sure wont be an issue.
I've a feeling we might sneak this on 2-1 but a solid performance and a draw would be acceptable and show the league the "kids" wont be pushed around this season.
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Amazing how a good day like yesterday can make you start the next day with a smile, isnt it :)
Even if the win at Arsenal was unexpected, any points from this will be a miracle. Yet, our attackers are a nightmare for any side....
One thing that I hope they can improve on is that first pass when we win the ball in midfield. KEA and Delph harassed the shit out of likes of Walcott yesterday,
but with all them turnovers yesterday, they really need to convert more to counters. We have all that pace on both flanks but the transition to attack has to be faster.
I kinda prefer Sylla as the 3rd midfielder to KEA but he was really good yesterday and probably earned himself another start. So many sequences yesterday where you see
an Arsenal player being aggressively chased down by 2 Villa players, and KEA was almost always making the initial challenge or in close support for the follow-up.
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I expected 0 points from these first two games, so even if we lose here we'll be 3 points better off than I thought we'd be. Predicting a Chelsea win, just hope it's not another mullering!
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On an optimistic note, let's not forget we were Mourinho's bogey team during his last spell at Chelsea. They only beat us once, if I remember right...
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Whats it like as an away trip?
I'm down in London on Wednesday and might see if I can get a ticket, which having seen the prices I'm sure wont be an issue.
If you're feeling generous I'll let you buy me a ticket and you can kip on me sofa, I'm only a ten minute walk down the road.
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On an optimistic note, let's not forget we were Mourinho's bogey team during his last spell at Chelsea. They only beat us once, if I remember right...
At Villa park yes. I believe it's the only English ground Mourinho has managed at more than once he's yet to win at.
They regularly beat us at Stamford Bridge, I went down for that Carling cup game they spanked us 4-0.
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
Who is Jonas?
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A draw would be a good result, although Lambert probably won't play for one. Will be interesting to see what team is selected.
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All of a sudden this is a no pressure game, and good to get it out of the way early in the season. We will have relaxed and confident players wanting to show what they can do. If we can stop our goal difference from going into the negative, we will have had a very good return from the first two games. If we sneak a draw it will be a real bonus.
2-1 Chelsea.
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
Who is Jonas?
I'm guessing it's Okore.
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I'll be in Tunisia, so I'm hoping to hear a surprising win.
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
Who is Jonas?
Do you mean Jores ?
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Normally we play fairly well against Chelski. Not accounting for a couple of vicious tonkings in the last 4 seasons. I think we'll do well, but sadly they look very strong. Defensively they're not entirely convincing. Terry is a long way past his best, and Cahill is still prone to the odd mare. We'll score, but I don't think we'll be able to keep them out.
3-2 Chelsea.
Benteke
Agbonlahor
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
Who is Jonas?
Do you mean Jores ?
Much as I want to see Jores in the side, I do think Clark has more than earned a start in this game. I felt he was a game changer when he came on and we looked more solid with him at the back (much to my surprise). I think Lambert will probably start with Clakkers.
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
Who is Jonas?
Do you mean Jores ?
Much as I want to see Jores in the side, I do think Clark has more than earned a start in this game. I felt he was a game changer when he came on and we looked more solid with him at the back (much to my surprise). I think Lambert will probably start with Clakkers.
I think it'll be Okore and Vlaar.
I'm sure it won't have escaped Lambert's attention the difference between Clark's performance in the 8-0 game and Okore's for Nordsjælland in the Champions League against them.
Clark was very decent yesterday, but Giroud isn't particularly fast - with Torres, Lukaku and Hazard I think the extra pace will be needed.
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I hope Sylla and Okore both play - definitely need more power and energy for this - hope Benteke can bully both Cahill and Terry - both look a bit slow to me.
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Chelsea look well below their best today against hull- if they play like this on Wednesday then we will certainly have a chance against them .
Could be to our advantage playing them early on before they get into their stride.
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A down-to-earth, run-of-the mill, only-to-be-expected 0-2 loss.
Chelsks are a different waminal to Arsenal...
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1-2
Benteke (2)
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4-0 Chelsea. They're too good unfortunately.
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Like the Arsenal match I've no idea how this is going to go but I'm certain of two things - we won't keep a clean sheet and Benteke will score.
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Mourinho will put out his strongest side on Wednesday in preparation for their game against the Plastics. He'll want them to be familiar with each other and will feel that they can get a few early goals then make a few tactical subs in the last 15-20 minutes.
I hope we don't burn ourselves out as the Liverpool game is far more important, not only is it essential we improve our record at Villa Park but also we stand far more chance of taking all three points. Weimann may be rested for Tonev, Jores probably in for Clark which will leave Luna very exposed next to Vlaar, especially as Chelsea look to prefer to attack down the left. Tough call regarding the midfield; we'll need Sylla's energy but KEA needs games to prove he deserves to claim the shirt.
I hope Lambert has one eye on Saturday's game and doesn't go all gung-ho on Wednesday as Chelsea will make us pay.
3-0 Chelsea.
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We have done it before and we'll do it again. we have a team now that will get better. Chelski are old men who have lot the will to live. Lambert has a new hungry crew who'll run rings around them! We are pushovers like Hull today!
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4-0 Chelsea. They're too good unfortunately.
As much as it sickens me, I agree. Not that agreeing with you sickens me, I just absolutely detest Chelsea and they'll probably win the league.
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
Who is Jonas?
My name is Jonas, I'm carrying the wheel
Thanks for all you've shown us, this is how we feel
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Chelsea look well below their best today against hull- if they play like this on Wednesday then we will certainly have a chance against them .
Could be to our advantage playing them early on before they get into their stride.
eastie I thought for the first 30 mins Chelsea were brilliant v Hull. But I am hoping PL will press high up the pitch to suppress the control the MF had today. Think PL will keep Ahmadi in the side as he has better retention than Sylla .......
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I think Chelsea will piss the title this season . Massively tough game this and I think we will lose narrowly due to poor officiating.
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Chelsea look well below their best today against hull- if they play like this on Wednesday then we will certainly have a chance against them .
Could be to our advantage playing them early on before they get into their stride.
eastie I thought for the first 30 mins Chelsea were brilliant v Hull. But I am hoping PL will press high up the pitch to suppress the control the MF had today. Think PL will keep Ahmadi in the side as he has better retention than Sylla .......
Fair enough, i missed the opening 20 mins so i guess Chelsea may have taken their foot off the gas , although like i say it may be good to play them before they get fully into their stride - i agree that the midfield three will be the same , i don't think sylla will be fit for the Chelsea game but el ahmedi deserves to keep his place on yesterday's display.
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I watched the opening phase when Chelsea went 2 up and missed a pen And Chelsea looked unplayable I then went out to play golf fully expecting to come home and see a big score. Amazed it ended 2-0.
Lampard is the main man we need to stop. He always scores against us. Class player.
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I'd be surprised is Lampard plays. Mourinho has already stated that he'll use him sparingly this season and two games in four days may be too much for the the old horse. It's not as though they don't have options.
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3-3. I'd be really happy with a point from this.
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2-1 defeat, but with a respectable performance that allows us to head into the Liverpool game with good confidence. I'd like to see Jonas come in for this game alongside Vlaar and then if Vlaar plays badly again, drop him for the Liverpool game
Who is Jonas?
I'm guessing it's Okore.
Yeah, it's fine by me
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Gabby is the only Villa player in Garth Crooks' team of the week, which has 4 MU players. FOUR FFS! BBC's Mancs love-in knows no limits.
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Gabby is the only Villa player in Garth Crooks' team of the week, which has 4 MU players. FOUR FFS! BBC's Mancs love-in knows no limits.
Dont let the B******s drag you down . UTV .
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We are going to win this game.
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This is gonna be a real tough game but I think the players will take a great deal of confidence from the way they contained Arse yesterday and worked so well as a team - massive credit to Villa players as opposed to the whinging, roll-around-on the-floor-claiming-GBH wankers that Wilshere and Co proved themselves to be - led by their manager!
Feeling full of positives from the Arse game I think we'll nick a point. (Or perhaps THEY will nick a point!).
UTV!
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Back to earth with a bump, I think. 4-1 (with two late-ish goals for them and one for us).
I imagine Okore didn't play on Sat either because he's not match fit, or because PL was worried about Vlaar at LCB, or both.
To that end, I suspect Clark will play again. And I'm just envisaging Chelsea's attack swarming all around us. They'll be pumped for their first few games and we could suffer. We'll need to be a lot more precise with our counter attacks to make them pay.
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The worry is that Chelsea barely broke sweat today. They got the two goals and coasted the rest of the game, so I don't think tiredness will be a factor for them in anyway shape or form.
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Gabby is the only Villa player in Garth Crooks' team of the week, which has 4 MU players. FOUR FFS! BBC's Mancs love-in knows no limits.
"We saw it last season and we're seeing it again: Agbonlahor's blistering pace and power. Paul Lambert described the forward's performance against Arsenal as "unplayable" - but all credit to Arsene Wenger, who didn't moan about the penalty decisions or Laurent Koscielny's sending off."
To paraphrase Liverpool's owner what is Crooks smoking?
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Gabby is the only Villa player in Garth Crooks' team of the week, which has 4 MU players. FOUR FFS! BBC's Mancs love-in knows no limits.
"We saw it last season and we're seeing it again: Agbonlahor's blistering pace and power. Paul Lambert described the forward's performance against Arsenal as "unplayable" - but all credit to Arsene Wenger, who didn't moan about the penalty decisions or Laurent Koscielny's sending off."
To paraphrase Liverpool's owner what is Crooks smoking?
He said that!
What a twat!
That's all Wenger DID say about the game!
(Crooks has been smoking weird shit for some time).
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I couldnt possibily hate any other team more than Chavski.
A narrow 1-0 win for Villa, with the Ref (please not dowd) giving us the rub of the green. Hull bless them, for all their endeavor looked out of their depth. Our front 3 will be giving them plenty of food for thought. Knowing that gobshite his main tactic is to get the Beast sent off.
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@MatKendrick: Nathan Baker has twisted his ankle. Likely to miss Chelsea and Liverpool matches #avfc
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Chelsea 1, Aston Villa 2
Terry, 2
Terry OG, 90+3
Benteke (Pen), 90+5
Sent Off - Terry, 90+4
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@MatKendrick: Nathan Baker has twisted his ankle. Likely to miss Chelsea and Liverpool matches #avfc
With Spongy Ron and Blancmange Baker around, we definitely need another centre half in the squad
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Chelsea 1, Aston Villa 2
Terry, 2
Terry OG, 90+3
Benteke (Pen), 90+5
Sent Off - Terry, 90+4
I think I may drown in my own man juice if that happened.
Enjoy your lunch after that image folks.
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@MatKendrick: Nathan Baker has twisted his ankle. Likely to miss Chelsea and Liverpool matches #avfc
Would quite like to see Okore given a go, but I reckon Lambert wants to hold off his debut until the low-pressure Rotherham game. Clark it is then.
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I reckon this will be Mournho's first home defeat....lol....2-1 to the Villa
UTV
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I think we are capable of snatching a point here which when you consider last year is a massive improvment in terms of development. Bringing anythig back from this game more importantly will be so important for our overall confidence and belief too. I just hope if we do lose say 3-0 that people don't lose any faith or belief that this weekend past has given us. We are still very much on the right track.
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They'll win this, but we'll draw or win at home, to keep up our record of never losing at home to Mourinho's Chelsea.
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Chelsea 1, Aston Villa 2
Terry, 2
Terry OG, 90+3
Benteke (Pen), 90+5
Sent Off - Terry, 90+4
The only way that could be bettered is for Terry to be shown the red card as he's being strapped onto a stretcher.
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Its going to be very tough and we need to start a lot quicker than we did at Arsenal. I always fear us gifting these top sides an early goal, as it makes it so much easier for them.
That said, I think Hull played into their hands. They didn’t press very well, they attacked in limited numbers and when they got to the final third, they slow balled it, allowing Chelsea to drop in and really compress the space between the midfield and defence on the 18 yard line.
I would like to think Gabby will stretch them somewhat more than Brady et al of Hull.
I would be delighted with a draw.
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Chelsea 1, Aston Villa 2
Terry, 2
Terry OG, 90+3
Benteke (Pen), 90+5
Sent Off - Terry, 90+4
The only way that could be bettered is for Terry to be shown the red card as he's being strapped onto a stretcher.
and copper on the touchline with warrant for his arrest for crimes of jumping on every bandwagon of success
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I want to see John Terry come off really bad when trying to stop Benteke which end up him getting red card, retired from injury and give away a match winning penalty. Two players tried to stop him and got hurt.
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Regardless of the win at Arsenal, i can only see a mini hammering on Wednesday. Unless we've learnt our lesson about going there too open
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Chelsea 1, Aston Villa 2
Terry, 2
Terry OG, 90+3
Benteke (Pen), 90+5
Sent Off - Terry, 90+4
The only way that could be bettered is for Terry to be shown the red card as he's being strapped onto a stretcher.
and copper on the touchline with warrant for his arrest for crimes of jumping on every bandwagon of success
He should be automatically be booked as soon as the game starts as being John Terry constitutes ungentlemanly conduct.
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I reckon this will be Mournho's first home defeat....lol....2-1 to the Villa
UTV
I've gone for a win too. I think Mourinho will lose his unbeaten home record soon and it won't be to one of their title rivals as they will be well up for those games. So it might as well be us on Wednesday.
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Going to Chelsea on the back of a morale boosting and surprising 3-1 away win. What could possibly go wrong?
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Anyone know where to park at Chelsea? No doubt any spaces wll cost a small fortune
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Anyone know where to park at Chelsea? No doubt any spaces wll cost a small fortune
Away Guide (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=18581.0)
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Think they will beat us 3-1
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Just bought 2 tickets for me and Mrs S.
Our 2nd ever date was an away trip to Crystal Palace in 2010. On Valentines Day. My mates said I was mad for suggesting that but she really enjoyed it, especially when we all went mental at the late Stan equaliser. We got married last month and I think it is high time she came to another game.
Prediction 2-2 - just like her first game.
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Any word on Sylla being available for Wednesday night? I remember his man-of-the-match display in the 2-1 loss at home at the end of last season. I remember us getting in their faces from the off and they struggled to cope with the tempo. Sylla also set CB for that great opening goal. Pity CB got sent-off through Terry's cheating as we would surely have won with 11 on the pitch?
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If sylla was fit i might be tempted to bring him in for Weimann and go with a stronger midfield and gabby and benteke up top.
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If it weren't for Mourinho I'd be getting very foolishly excited about this game, but the way they beat Hull was ominously familiar: they played brilliantly well in the first half, the movement and the pace were excellent, and then, once 2-0 up, won 2-0 without any great effort in the second half.
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If sylla was fit i might be tempted to bring him in for Weimann and go with a stronger midfield and gabby and benteke up top.
That would badly effect the system we play. I have no issues with playing Sylla, but it should be a straight swap for KEA and keep the shape we know and do well with.
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If sylla was fit i might be tempted to bring him in for Weimann and go with a stronger midfield and gabby and benteke up top.
That would badly effect the system we play. I have no issues with playing Sylla, but it should be a straight swap for KEA and keep the shape we know and do well with.
Maybe , but Chelsea's strength is their midfield , we must make sure we don't get overrun in that area and playing three attack minded players may leave us vulnerable - i am suggesting the possibility specifically with this game in mind - i agree the system we have been playing is the way to go in most games - but in the games we have lost since Xmas mostly against the top teams we have been overrun in midfield.
Weimann played the full 90 last weds and looked a bit tired on Saturday , with Liverpool in mind i might be tempted to rest him .
If sylla is unfit which I expect he will be then maybe tonev would be an option .
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I think that going 4-4-2 would negate us as an attacking force, given we don't get much creativity or goals from the midfield. It might stifle them a little, but they are good enough to adjust, especially if we aren't troubling them up front. Lambert's style and way of thinking is very attacking, so I can't see him making such a defensive change. We'll need Gabby and Weimann to do more work than we'd like going the other way, which helps out the midfield and hopefully stops us being overrun, but we should just go with what we do best and if the billionaire's toy is better than us, then so be it.
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By replacing TSM with Lambo we ended the era where Villa go away to anyone, even Chelsea, purely to exercise damage limitation tactics. It bit us in the arse in this fixture last season, but it bit Arse in the arse on Saturday, so we know it gives us a chance if nothing else.
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Anyone know where to park at Chelsea? No doubt any spaces wll cost a small fortune
Kings Mall Shopping Centre, Hammersmith. Then either walk all the way Stamford Bridge or get the tube to West Ken / Earls Court and walk down from there.
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If i drive to London i usually park at stanmore and take the tube from there.
Regarding referees i think Kevin friend is on duty on weds and against Liverpool it will be mark clattenburg.
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Kevin is our friend though we reserve the battenburg for Mark.
Re parking - there is also a 24 hour car park towards the end of the King's Road, off Edith Grove, ten minute walk from Stamford Bridge.
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I always park for free on Cheyney Walk (just off the river, heading towards Battersea) and have a mooch in the pubs down the Kings Road. Its about a mile and a bit from the ground.
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We're going to smash the granny out of this lot as well.
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Just Googled it, its a 1.2 mile, 25 minute walk, with two or three decent pubs on the way.
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Any of you going to be in the pubs after the game?
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No, I've got a 208 mile journey back to the Narf.
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Just watched highlights of the 4-4 at the Bridge a few years back. Cracking game but a reminder, if any were needed, what a weazily, slimy, cheating bunch of bastards Chelsea are. In the words of Kevin Keegan, "I would love it, LOVE IT, if we beat them!"
If there's one bunch of assholes I cannot stand losing to, it's Chelsea. They've done their best to play act and cheat and pressurize the ref, to rinse us out of a few results over the years.
Such a scummy club. Lets fakkin do them over!
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1-1 for me, Benteke for us with Lampard getting a late equaliser. Hull were truly awful and they still created a few chances when they upped the work rate. I think we'll be confident and will go at the early on and really get in their faces, which you have to do against Chelsea. I think Benteke will be determined to make a mug of Terry after last season.
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Gone for a Villa win as I dispise this bunch of hypocrites with a vengeance especially Terry!
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I think we MIGHT lose. It won't be a hiding though and we will remain in good shape to have a go at the Scousers on Saturday.
With a fair wind and a touch of luck we could win it.
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No idea.
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Gone for a Villa win as I dispise this bunch of hypocrites with a vengeance especially Terry!
Terry couldn't handle him at our place last season so had to resort to getting him sent off. I expect him to try and do exactly the same in this game as well.
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I think we'll give it a go but Arse were so dreadful I think Chelsea will expose our still fragile defence a lot more and not lose the ball in midfield really at all. Defeat for me I'm afraid but attitude is key - roll a positive attitude into Liverpool as they are ok but without Suarez not going to nail that many chances.
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I reckon Okore will play one way or another. He has previous against Chelsea.
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I would like to see Okore in a 3 at the back option with the full backs bombing on when they can. Rest Weimann for this one but bring him on if we're still in it at the death.
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Gabby is the only Villa player in Garth Crooks' team of the week, which has 4 MU players. FOUR FFS! BBC's Mancs love-in knows no limits.
"We saw it last season and we're seeing it again: Agbonlahor's blistering pace and power. Paul Lambert described the forward's performance against Arsenal as "unplayable" - but all credit to Arsene Wenger, who didn't moan about the penalty decisions or Laurent Koscielny's sending off."
To paraphrase Liverpool's owner what is Crooks smoking?
Guys, please ignore him. At the end of the day, it's Garth Crooks. Garth Crooks FFS , a man who is clearly insane and should have been sectioned years ago.
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Narrow Chelsea win, but we'll fight and give it our best shot.
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We'll spoil Mourinho's party.
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Saw the betting odd and 9-1 for Villa win so I put two quids down just in case we win :)
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Greetings from a boiling hot Turkey was lovely to land on Saturday and recieve the text that We'd thrashed Arsenal. I'm saying 3-3 on what will be a very entertaining game I will be watching with a few cold efes
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Last season we took one point in 30 from the 10 games against the top 5 , already we have trebled that tally on day one , we may not get anything against Chelsea but we will give them a game and with our attack we can cause anyone problems .
Too many times in recent years the top teams have turned us over too easily , you get the feeling this group of players have learnt a lot from last season and will not be rolled over like that again.
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I'd be surprised (and very impressed) if we got anything out of this.
We held our shape well against Arsenal but Chelsea will be much more incisive. They also don't have Koscielny playing for them!
I see us scoring but them scoring more.
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Got round to watching MOTD2 last night and saw how Chelsea were playing. I know Hull are no great shakes, but they were VERY good early doors and then took their foot off the gas. I'm unconvinced about their CBs as Cahill can be got at (see how easily Miller turned him for his goal against England) and Terry is aging, plus an utter prick. Midfield is their strength, so Sylla back to help us compete there would really help. The wide players like to cut back inside and link up, so whenever possible our FBs should be trying to show them outside and cross to Torres, who's never been great in the air.
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I'm pretty sure it was said that Sylla would not be available until Liverpool at the earliest.
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I listened to the Arsenal match on the radio and only saw MOTD highlights but El Ahmadi was barely mentioned/seen.
Quietly effective or anonymous?
edit: I'm guessing more of the former actually as Carragher did a piece about our solid midfield shape last night...
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Oh quietly effective, definitely. His defensive positioning was great, always in the right place to help stifle their midfield, and he was very competent on the ball as well.
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Excellent. We're a little bit light in centre mid so we could do with him coming good.
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Who would you play Sylla instead of, anyway? KEA was fantastic on Saturday. I was ready to write him off but Yacouba wouldn't have been as disciplined in his performance.
Has Jose been licking our arses in the pre-match conference yet? A pity Chelsea played the second half in second gear on Sunday, knowing they had us to come.
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Chelsea are stronger than last season, If we can scramble a point I'd be well chuffed !
But..
1-3 Chelsea I say ..
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KEA actually played very well. I thought he got nowehere near Walcott when he burst down the flank, but in the midfield he got his foot on the ball, roughed them up and held our shape together well. Westy had a quiet game for me.
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1200 tickets sold for this one (which is 300 more than last season).
I think that's a good following considering the price, time of year and time of the game. I know I've had to take a couple of half days, so decent stuff.
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1200 tickets sold for this one (which is 300 more than last season).
I think that's a good following considering the price, time of year and time of the game. I know I've had to take a couple of half days, so decent stuff.
I think it's a superb following considering it's a Wednesday night at £55 a pop, especially bearing in mind the result there last season.
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I don't see Lambert changing anything to be honest. Everyone played their part on saturday. I think Clarky has earned a starting spot against Chelski. It's down to him, and indeed Vlaar, to find some consistency with Okore waiting in the wings. Clarky really surprised me actually. I groaned when he came on, have to be honest, but he was excellent. He did more organising and was more vocal than Vlaar. He just needs to keep his concentration up. It's make or break for him. If he plays like he did against Arsenal, every week, he's a future captain in the making potentially. We'll see.
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I think not having a back three of Clarke, Herd and Baker, with Lichaj as one of the full backs will help.
Not having Bannan and Holman in midfield will also aid us.
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I think he'll go with Okore tomorrow because he is stronger than Clark. Chelsea are a physical team and we'll need our boys to stand tall. I like Clark, but this will be better suited to Okore partnering Vlaar.
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I think the key for us is how quickly we can hit them with Gabby and Andi on the break. Looking at the way they compressed the space against Hull its clear you have to get at the Chelsea back four (who Cole aprt, are pretty cumbersome players for me) as quickly as possible.
Hull seemed to play into their hands; happy to keep possession and play in front of 8 or 9 Chelsea players. You're going to struggle to break that sort of defending down unless you can move the ball very quickly.
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BBC 5Live commentary will be Fenerbache v Arsenal, which is fair enough. 5Live Extra's will be a ladies' match, which is very PC but otherwise...
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I you check their Forum 'The Shed End' some pre match comments saying 8-0 and Aston Vanilla - easily licked! Hope we ram those words back down their throats. Cockney wankers!
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If their forums are to be believed, there's no point in us even turning up. They have no idea what goes on at Villa. Loved one post saying we have dangerous players including N'Zog, Ireland and Bent...that says it all really, much like the Arsenal forums.
I doubt Jose will be treating this one quite as lightly.
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Talking of N'Zogbia, any news on the exact nature of his injury? We know it's his achilles, but how severe - rupture you would assume due to the injury requiring immediate surgery? If so, it could be January 2014 before we see him back. The club have been very quiet on this situation. Still a good option to have in my opinion, especially off the bench as an impact player.
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Midfield will be the key once again. If we let their lads get a hold of it and start their silky one touch passing we've had it
If Lampard plays someone had better man mark him too.
I'd almost guarantee Frank and Torres will be on the score sheet already
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Midfield will be the key once again. If we let their lads get a hold of it and start their silky one touch passing we've had it
If Lampard plays someone had better man mark him too.
I'd almost guarantee Frank and Torres will be on the score sheet already
I think Torres may miss out , I expect lukaku or ba to get a game.
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Baker's still out but Sylla is available for tomorrow.
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According to the OS Sylla is back from injury - it would be harsh to replace any of the midfield 3 after the performance against Arsenal, but also need to factor in that it will be tough for them to play the type of high intensity pressing game we play three times in a week against top sides this early in the season. Having said that, I'd probably keep the same starting XI, with Clark in for Baker, and then if things are going to plan look to bring Sylla on for El Ahmadi after about 60 minutes to keep up the pressure on their midfielders. Can't see anything other than a defeat, but as others have said that win against Arse has given us the perfect start and we can go into this with the pressure off, so who knows!
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What was our starting 11 for the 8-0 last year?
I've got a sieve head so not got a clue who played and interested to know how much it will have changed since then....
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According to the OS Sylla is back from injury - it would be harsh to replace any of the midfield 3 after the performance against Arsenal, but also need to factor in that it will be tough for them to play the type of high intensity pressing game we play three times in a week against top sides this early in the season. Having said that, I'd probably keep the same starting XI, with Clark in for Baker, and then if things are going to plan look to bring Sylla on for El Ahmadi after about 60 minutes to keep up the pressure on their midfielders. Can't see anything other than a defeat, but as others have said that win against Arse has given us the perfect start and we can go into this with the pressure off, so who knows!
Disagree, Sylla will be needed to counter their midfield - he has some power against their players; most of their midfield look small apart from Frank! Need to try and bully them - also I'd play Okore who is also big, powerful and fast.
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22 Guzan
06 Clark
30 Lichaj (Bennett - 56' )
32 Baker
34 Lowton
15 Westwood (Ireland - 56' )
25 Bannan
31 Herd
14 Holman (Bowery - 79' )
20 Benteke
26 Weimann
Possibly the weakest midfield ever to have represented Villa...
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226-4 61.5
Kieswetter 100
Barrow 16
Kieswetter dropped on 1,22,74
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This Fixture last years team :
Aston Villa
22 Guzan
06 Clark
30 Lichaj (Bennett - 56' )
32 Baker
34 Lowton
15 Westwood (Ireland - 56' )
25 Bannan
31 Herd
14 Holman (Bowery - 79' )
20 Benteke
26 Weimann
Substitutes
01 Given
27 Bennett
07 Ireland
08 El Ahmadi
12 Albrighton
16 Delph
21 Bowery
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226-4 61.5
Kieswetter 100
Barrow 16
Kieswetter dropped on 1,22,74
Sorry - re-posted in correct thread.
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Plenty of games last season when we were bullied out of the game, Bradford being the best example. I'd go for a bit of strength and power in the team. Bacuna and Okore would both start for me.
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I hope we do well enough to win and Gaby and Benteke score a goal that will make me a bit richer. Will there be repeat showing of full game on TV like highlight or MOTD
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According to the OS Sylla is back from injury - it would be harsh to replace any of the midfield 3 after the performance against Arsenal, but also need to factor in that it will be tough for them to play the type of high intensity pressing game we play three times in a week against top sides this early in the season. Having said that, I'd probably keep the same starting XI, with Clark in for Baker, and then if things are going to plan look to bring Sylla on for El Ahmadi after about 60 minutes to keep up the pressure on their midfielders. Can't see anything other than a defeat, but as others have said that win against Arse has given us the perfect start and we can go into this with the pressure off, so who knows!
Disagree, Sylla will be needed to counter their midfield - he has some power against their players; most of their midfield look small apart from Frank! Need to try and bully them - also I'd play Okore who is also big, powerful and fast.
I really like Sylla, and would agree with you normally, but on this occasion I feel Karim should play for a couple of reasons: firstly, he had a really good game at the weekend playing a role similar to what would be required of him tomorrow (as did Clark). What does it say to KEA, Clark and the rest of the squad if they play really well in a great victory and then get dropped for the next game against similar opposition, just because one of the regulars returns from injury? Now that we actually have a decent squad, it is vital that they all feel as though they have a chance of playing if they perform well in training or matches, as that will in turn push those normally in possession of a starting spot to work harder and will improve the quality of our side. Also, Okore (and to a lesser extent Sylla) didn't get much of a pre-season, and so may have doubts over their match fitness. Thus I would be reluctant to bring them in for this match, arguably the hardest one of the season on paper, as they may struggle to find their feet. I trust Lambo's judgement on these things though, and would have no issue if he decided Okore and/or Sylla should start, but personally feel KEA and Clark deserve the nod.
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22 Guzan
06 Clark
30 Lichaj (Bennett - 56' )
32 Baker
34 Lowton
15 Westwood (Ireland - 56' )
25 Bannan
31 Herd
14 Holman (Bowery - 79' )
20 Benteke
26 Weimann
Possibly the weakest midfield ever to have represented Villa...
So, probably 5 changes from that team... massive improvement though, Midfield being the key. Think Chelsea will still beat us, they looked incredible in that first half hour against Hull. Hopefully we can weather the storm - you just never know, would love a bit of revenge.
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22 Guzan
06 Clark
30 Lichaj (Bennett - 56' )
32 Baker
34 Lowton
15 Westwood (Ireland - 56' )
25 Bannan
31 Herd
14 Holman (Bowery - 79' )
20 Benteke
26 Weimann
Possibly the weakest midfield ever to have represented Villa...
So, probably 5 changes from that team... massive improvement though, Midfield being the key. Think Chelsea will still beat us, they looked incredible in that first half hour against Hull. Hopefully we can weather the storm - you just never know, would love a bit of revenge.
We were 5-3-2 with Herd in central defence. Amazing what a change of system and a few key personnel can do for a team.
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22 Guzan
06 Clark
30 Lichaj (Bennett - 56' )
32 Baker
34 Lowton
15 Westwood (Ireland - 56' )
25 Bannan
31 Herd
14 Holman (Bowery - 79' )
20 Benteke
26 Weimann
Possibly the weakest midfield ever to have represented Villa...
So, probably 5 changes from that team... massive improvement though, Midfield being the key. Think Chelsea will still beat us, they looked incredible in that first half hour against Hull. Hopefully we can weather the storm - you just never know, would love a bit of revenge.
Yes, they looked 'incredible' against Hull but they sat far too deep and allowed Chelsea to play a really highline. If they do that against us they'll run the risk of the counter attack. We need to be in their faces from the off - Arsenal didn't like it. Play as strong team as possible with the likes of Okore and Sylla to try and bully them. It's not impossible to win at the Bridge, but QPR of all teams went there and won 1-0 last season; and they got relegated.
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and we got Tony Moon, Concrete Ron and Gabriel and Delph so this would give more energy.
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and we got Tony Moon, Concrete Ron and Gabriel and Delph so this would give more energy.
Not forgetting the 'Beast'!
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Is the match being shown live tomorrow? (in this country before anyone says yes in Dubai etc)
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Is the match being shown live tomorrow? (in this country before anyone says yes in Dubai etc)
No, it isn't. It's Fenerbache and Arse.
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Is the match being shown live tomorrow? (in this country before anyone says yes in Dubai etc)
No, it isn't. It's Fenerbache and Arse.
Sky soccer special showing extended highlights at 10-30
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Just put a tenner on Benteke scoring a hattrick. Thought it'd be worth a flutter at 80-1
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Let me just say that you can register free with NBC Sports......i neednt say more.
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Nathan Baker is set to miss out on Villa's trip to Chelsea - although Yacouba Sylla is back in contention.
Baker came off injured during the first half of Villa's win over Arsenal on Saturday.
The central defender looks set to be out for another week after suffering a twisted ankle at the Emirates.
It means Ciaran Clark - who replaced Baker against the Gunners - or summer signing Jores Okore will come into the line-up at Stamford Bridge.
But Sylla is back in training after injuring his ankle while playing for the U21s against West Ham eight days ago.
"It will maybe take Nathan another week or so to get back," said manager Paul Lambert.
"He is a doubt anyway, so it would be a big ask [for him to be fit]."
Lambert is happy with the competition in his defensive ranks with Clark and Okore vying for the opportunity to partner Ron Vlaar tomorrow night.
"It was something we never really had last year and the competition is important for everybody," added Lambert.
"I thought Ciaran did great for us, coming into a game of that magnitude for Nathan.
"I am delighted with Ciaran and the way he played.
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Paul Lambert admits he's delighted to see Jose Mourinho back in the Barclays Premier League.
Mourinho rejoined the Blues in the summer after spells at Inter Milan and Real Madrid following his departure from Stamford Bridge in 2007.
And Villa boss Lambert says the Barclays Premier League is a better place for having the self-appointed 'Happy One' in the top-flight dugout.
He said: "I think he's a brilliant manager. He's done it in every country he's been in. You don't do that unless you know what you're doing.
"So he must be a brilliant football manager. He seems to get people to play for him. He's been fabulous for the game here.
"The Premier League is better for Jose being here, absolutely no doubt.
"He has won everything in more or less every country he's been in.
"He has won the Champions League twice with two different teams, which is not an easy thing to do.
"There's no two ways about it, to get him back in this country is great for the league."
Mourinho, meanwhile, has praised Villa in his pre-match press conference.
The Portuguese hailed Lambert's Lions as a team of quality and said that the win at Arsenal wasn't too big a shock to him.
He added: "It was not such a big surprise to see them win because Villa can do that to any one of the contenders.
"If you see the stats on last season they had more points away from home than at Villa Park so they are a team with quality to play away, to play the counter-attack game they played at The Emirates."
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Is the match being shown live tomorrow? (in this country before anyone says yes in Dubai etc)
No, it isn't. It's Fenerbache and Arse.
Sky soccer special showing extended highlights at 10-30
Thanks both.
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Let me just say that you can register free with NBC Sports......i neednt say more.
And watch in the UK?
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Let me just say that you can register free with NBC Sports......i neednt say more.
And watch in the UK?
I'm not allowed to say am i.....but register - you know it makes sense.
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Let me just say that you can register free with NBC Sports......i neednt say more.
And watch in the UK?
I'm not allowed to say am i.....but register - you know it makes sense.
Had a look at it and says not available in the uk
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That's what I assumed
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Let me just say that you can register free with NBC Sports......i neednt say more.
And watch in the UK?
I thought you had to have a certain cable package to get the coverage for free, as well, not just register for an account.
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Just watching the Pre-Match press conference with Lambo on AVTV.
This made me laugh, I may be paraphrasing :
Reporter : Paul, what do you make of Arsene's claims that his side were bullied out of game on Saturday?
Paul : *disgusted look* Have you seen my midfield? *Pauses* They're 5ft 4! They're Footballers, I don't think I've got a dirty player in my side. honestly, I don't have the players to play that way even if I wanted to. But these guys are footballers and we play.
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226-4 61.5
Kieswetter 100
Barrow 16
Kieswetter dropped on 1,22,74
I originally thought this was a clever suggestion of a cricket score.
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Just watching the Pre-Match press conference with Lambo on AVTV.
This made me laugh, I may be paraphrasing :
Reporter : Paul, what do you make of Arsene's claims that his side were bullied out of game on Saturday?
Paul : *disgusted look* Have you seen my midfield? *Pauses* They're 5ft 4! They're Footballers, I don't think I've got a dirty player in my side. honestly, I don't have the players to play that way even if I wanted to. But these guys are footballers and we play.
lol. Yeah I loved that.
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Love PL when he is defensive of our players. And when he has a certain menacing persona when ask certain questions .....
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226-4 61.5
Kieswetter 100
Barrow 16
Kieswetter dropped on 1,22,74
I originally thought this was a clever suggestion of a cricket score.
I thought it was the shipping forecast.
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Day of the match. Time to be bullishly confident so, do you think Mourinho will walk (again) when we beat them (again)?
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Got round to watching MOTD2 last night and saw how Chelsea were playing. I know Hull are no great shakes, but they were VERY good early doors and then took their foot off the gas. I'm unconvinced about their CBs as Cahill can be got at (see how easily Miller turned him for his goal against England) and Terry is aging, plus an utter prick. Midfield is their strength, so Sylla back to help us compete there would really help. The wide players like to cut back inside and link up, so whenever possible our FBs should be trying to show them outside and cross to Torres, who's never been great in the air.
Your comments about the Chelsea CB are right: I wonder though whether Benteke can take the shit that we know they'll be giving him ...
And I also agree that the midfield is where they will try and overwhelm us.
Villa need to be disciplined, keep their shape and work like dogs. And if that ain't working Lambert needs to be big enough to change shape / tactics to accommodate whatever Chelsea throw at us. My biggest worry last season was Lambert's stubbornness at Stamford Bridge to address some obvious tactical errors.
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Going to enjoy this game tonight. Got a good feeling.
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Come on Villa...beat this classless lot of Chavs..
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I've got that nervous excitement that only comes with a mid-week away game.
Drinks and food on the Kings Road first and then home in time to watch the highlights of our win on Sky at 10.30. Benefits of living in London.
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No points tonight, but we'll bounce back on Saturday for at least a point.
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Think we will get beaten but a nothing to lose game for us I guess. Everyone thinks that our win at Arsenal was a one off and only due to ref decisions and Arsenal being poor. Would love us to get something tonight and get a few people sitting up and taking notice...
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Sorry to be pessimistic, but I'm getting an increasingly ominous feeling about this one. We've been annihilated a few times at Stamford bridge over the years, which isn't helping! Chelsea can afford to make a few changes without weakening their side. I wonder what lambert will do.
I think lukaku is likely to play tonight. Clark did well on Saturday, but this would be the sort of physical test clark has struggled with in the past.
Still, we should put up a much sterner test than hull did. But while Chelsea took their foot off the gas after half an hour on Sunday, mourinho was talking about how he wanted to destroy teams when they have the chance.
Our best chance must be to exploit their centre backs' lack of pace and mobility.
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I reckon Gabby running at Terry will be hilarious. And effective.
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I hope to arrive in Tunisia to hear we won, I really do.
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My ideal score is 9-0 win with Benteke's Hat Trick, Agbonlahor's Hat trick and 1 for Tony Moon and two for Weinmann :) Mourinho then declare Aston Villa will be Premier League Champions.
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Can't see us getting anything tonight, but you never know. The most important thing is to avoid a confidence shattering hammering, to ensure we still go into Saturday's game full of confidence.
If we can get 3 points against the Scousers then 6 points from the opening 3 games will have been an excellent start to the season.
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As of 17:00 last night 1357 tickets have been sold. Whether the other 143 are going to be available on the door I don't know.
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Where can I follow the game TV or radio? Am in UK.
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Where can I follow the game TV or radio? Am in UK.
I think Tawkspawt are doing commentary.
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I am going for a Villa win. Just a feeling. UTV
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Can't see us getting anything tonight, but you never know. The most important thing is to avoid a confidence shattering hammering, to ensure we still go into Saturday's game full of confidence.
If we can get 3 points against the Scousers then 6 points from the opening 3 games will have been an excellent start to the season.
6 points would be an excellent start and I'd bite the arm off if I was offered a draw tonight.
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As of 17:00 last night 1357 tickets have been sold. Whether the other 143 are going to be available on the door I don't know.
That's not bad considering the stupid prices and the fact it's the 2nd trip to London this week.
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Class support from us IMO, could be the most we've taken for a good few years?
Chavs 2-0 Villa
Torres (2)
It'll be a spirited performance but ultimately they have too much quality.
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Class support from us IMO, could be the most we've taken for a good few years?
Chavs 2-0 Villa
Torres (2)
It'll be a spirited performance but ultimately they have too much quality.
Probably true.
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Highlights at 10.30 sky
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Very very nervous. Can't see anything other than a Chelsea win unfortunately, however I am expecting a decent fight from our boys and with the usual great backing from the fans maybe we can sneak something! See you at Stamford Bridge!
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We will win and the "Happy One" will be generous in defeat.
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Highlights at 10.30 sky
Is the game not live of any 'legit' TV then?
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Highlights at 10.30 sky
Is the game not live of any 'legit' TV then?
nope as Chelsea only moved it 3/4 weeks ago
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Love us to win but can't see it.
These are a lot better than Arsenal
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Just cant see us getting anything
Probably lose 3-0
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Well, it's all starting badly. Our train from New Street is cancelled, as is the one before it. I've now got a vey bad feeling about this game.
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I'm going for a 2-2 draw (Benteke 2). I think we will definitely score tonight - their defence lacks pace down the middle. Hopefully Okore makes his debut alongside Vlaar.
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http://www.theshedend.com/topic/24346-chelsea-v-aston-villa-pl-210813-ko-1945-bst/
Some utter shite on their forum. My favourite :
We rarely have trouble with Aston Villa but we should still beware.
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http://www.theshedend.com/topic/24346-chelsea-v-aston-villa-pl-210813-ko-1945-bst/
Some utter shite on their forum. My favourite :
We rarely have trouble with Aston Villa but we should still beware.
You would think even their army of new supporters would remember the odd occasion.
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They may have beat Arseholenal, but we are not them.
Fuck me.
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http://www.theshedend.com/topic/24346-chelsea-v-aston-villa-pl-210813-ko-1945-bst/
Some utter shite on their forum. My favourite :
We rarely have trouble with Aston Villa but we should still beware.
The fact that some of them do not seem to know whether they are at home or away tonight says it all really.
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http://www.theshedend.com/topic/24346-chelsea-v-aston-villa-pl-210813-ko-1945-bst/
Some utter shite on their forum. My favourite :
We rarely have trouble with Aston Villa but we should still beware.
Mourino win rate against Villa 29%
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Just off to get the coach from VP.
Optimistic but very nervous!
UTV!
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Sorry to be pessimistic, but I'm getting an increasingly ominous feeling about this one. We've been annihilated a few times at Stamford bridge over the years, which isn't helping! Chelsea can afford to make a few changes without weakening their side. I wonder what lambert will do.
I think lukaku is likely to play tonight. Clark did well on Saturday, but this would be the sort of physical test clark has struggled with in the past.
Still, we should put up a much sterner test than hull did. But while Chelsea took their foot off the gas after half an hour on Sunday, mourinho was talking about how he wanted to destroy teams when they have the chance.
Our best chance must be to exploit their centre backs' lack of pace and mobility.
This. Especially the first part!
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I have gone for a draw but it will be hard work keeping Chelsea at bay but saying that our forwards can do damage to anyone...
It's our defence that worries me most I still feel we need a bit more metal in there...
Either way tonight's game will be another good test for us..
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Luiz is out . Not that it makes much difference .
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Luiz is out . Not that it makes much difference .
didn't Luiz play in midfield against us in a game not too long ago and looked brilliant?
I don't rate their CB's at all, at least from a speed standpoint. I think we can really bother them there. When I look back on the game at VP, where we could have won, there's much to be cautiously optimistic about tonight. We can go at them, we can score, but we have to be very disciplined. They are a very good side, very physical and they will capitalise on being at home wherever possible. We can't be naive tonight. This will be a very, very different test to that posed by Arsenal at the weekend.
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Saw the first half of the Chelsea V Hull game and the movement of Chelsea's attacking players is going to cause us serious problems. I was also impressed with De Bruyne looks a decent player.
Hull Didn't have any attacking threat and I'm hoping that that will be the difference. If we can get the ball to front three our pace will hurt Terry and Cahill.
Sadly I'm going for 4-2 to Chelsea
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Im hoping he rests Fat Fwank . Always seems to score against us .
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Lampard will give Chelsea an early lead.
Then Congo Waring will put us 2-1 ahead.
Terry gets sent off.
Tony Moon with a break away seals it 3-1 for Villa.
Made me smile.
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http://www.theshedend.com/topic/24346-chelsea-v-aston-villa-pl-210813-ko-1945-bst/
Some utter shite on their forum. My favourite :
We rarely have trouble with Aston Villa but we should still beware.
I love the post where somebody thought they were away tonight, not at their place. You couldn't make it up. Priceless.
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Will go for a respectable 2-1 defeat.
Gabby to get us.
Lampard and Hazard theres.
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3-1 defeat to the team I think will win the league.
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Well, it's all starting badly. Our train from New Street is cancelled, as is the one before it. I've now got a vey bad feeling about this game.
Last time I suffered rail chaos on my way to a game we won, so I'd say it is a good omen.
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3-1 defeat to the team I think will win the league.
Do you think Chelsea or man city will be runners up to us ;)?
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Unfortunately I cant see past a home win tonight.
However, I expect us to beat the Scousers on Saturday so it will be a very good week.
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I have been undecided about this game but now i have a feeling in the old bones telling me
Chelsea 2 aston villa 4
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http://www.theshedend.com/topic/24346-chelsea-v-aston-villa-pl-210813-ko-1945-bst/
Some utter shite on their forum. My favourite :
We rarely have trouble with Aston Villa but we should still beware.
I love the post where somebody thought they were away tonight, not at their place. You couldn't make it up. Priceless.
During the Europa league final one of their plastics on Facebook posted this as it went into injury time "1-1 isn't a bad result, we should get the job done in the second leg at home"
They really are a bunch of plastic wankers.
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And from the twat who thought the game was at VP "Well it was 8-0 last time around but I don't see that happening wednesday. Lot of shots against Guzan. He wasn't that good last time."
There is less plastic in the seats than the fans.
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Their treatment of Benitez last season said it all really.
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Come on tonight boys,don't give them too much respect and get stuck in we much pinch a result
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The thing with Chelsea is you don't so much worry about their strikers, it's their ability to score goals from midfield. I can see Oscar scoring a few this season and it's something which might be our downfall tonight if anything. I wouldn't blame Lambert if he played another midfielder in there but I don't think he will.
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Their treatment of Benitez last season said it all really.
Are they still doing the applause for RDM ?
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The thing with Chelsea is you don't so much worry about their strikers, it's their ability to score goals from midfield. I can see Oscar scoring a few this season and it's something which might be our downfall tonight if anything. I wouldn't blame Lambert if he played another midfielder in there but I don't think he will.
Oscar, Hazard and Mata (if he plays) are who I worry about. And Fat Fwank of course but i'm hoping they rest him as he's a Chelsea Pensioner.
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Their treatment of Benitez last season said it all really.
Are they still doing the applause for RDM ?
I doubt it. He's most likely been conveniently forgotten.
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I'm feeling good about tonight. 3-2 to the Villa Boys.
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Their treatment of Benitez last season said it all really.
Are they still doing the applause for RDM ?
I doubt it. He's most likely been conveniently forgotten.
Is what I thought as well. The technology has yet to be invented that can measure how much I hate the plastic twats.
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I would love to beat this bunch of despicable tossers more than any other team. Still on my hols in Provence so will be glued to here tonight. I doubt any of their fans I know even realise they are playing. A cheeky request for tonight dear friends...if you post 'penalty', please say who it's for if you can! Or if you say 'fuck', please elaborate as I automatically assume it's a goal against us and that was rarely the case on Saturday! Thank you!!!!
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I would love to beat this bunch of despicable tossers more than any other team. Still on my hols in Provence so will be glued to here tonight. I doubt any of their fans I know even realise they are playing. A cheeky request for tonight dear friends...if you post 'penalty', please say who it's for if you can! Or if you say 'fuck', please elaborate as I automatically assume it's a goal against us and that was rarely the case on Saturday! Thank you!!!!
I always did wonder why you were more lenient to TSM on here than most ;)
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If I say "PENALTY!" it's always for us. If I say, "shit, penalty" then it isn't. Hope that helps as short posts tend to be the order of the day for me when the Villa are playing.
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Their treatment of Benitez last season said it all really.
Are they still doing the applause for RDM ?
I doubt it. He's most likely been conveniently forgotten.
Is what I thought as well. The technology has yet to be invented that can measure how much I hate the plastic twats.
Roman was flashed up on the screen at their home game at the weekend and all their fans wildly applauded like North Koreans applauding Kim Jong Un.
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I would love to beat this bunch of despicable tossers more than any other team. Still on my hols in Provence so will be glued to here tonight. I doubt any of their fans I know even realise they are playing. A cheeky request for tonight dear friends...if you post 'penalty', please say who it's for if you can! Or if you say 'fuck', please elaborate as I automatically assume it's a goal against us and that was rarely the case on Saturday! Thank you!!!!
I always did wonder why you were more lenient to TSM on here than most ;)
Me? Lenient? Come along Soccer! I do absolutely loathe these scum though. And that doesn't begin to describe my hatred of them. It's so bad I can't go to see us play them as I would end up in a fight. I almost twatted one of their fans, sorry, wankers on the tube back from the semi final defeat and now can't trust myself to not to do so. I would gladly see Terry suffer a career ending injury and I can think of almost no one else I would wish that on. RCB excepted of course....
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If I say "PENALTY!" it's always for us. If I say, "shit, penalty" then it isn't. Hope that helps as short posts tend to be the order of the day for me when the Villa are playing.
Thank you my friend, noted!
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Just been around the ground after nipping into Sainsburys in Fulham Broadway station to get a jar of Lloyd Grossman tomato and basil for me tea and a pack of fig rolls for afters.
Only spotted a couple of Villans amidst a swarm of day-tripping Blues. Gave the customary "Go on the Villa" as I passed both brethren. It's great to get the smile back, especially when it's a tall blonde. (He had floppy hair, hers was short and tied-back).
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Take 'em apart the effete bunch of self-serving arrogant t*ssers..we must beat them if we are going to be Top4 and better!
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If you hate that cocksocket Terry that much you might be minded to buy an H+V, Richard. He is the subject of the latest in my series of football things I hate.
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Just been around the ground after nipping into Sainsburys in Fulham Broadway station to get a jar of Lloyd Grossman tomato and basil for me tea and a pack of fig rolls for afters.
Only spotted a couple of Villans amidst a swarm of day-tripping Blues. Gave the customary "Go on the Villa" as I passed both brethren. It's great to get the smile back, especially when it's a tall blonde. (He had floppy hair, hers was short and tied-back).
Cameras at the ready, new home shirts with lampard on the back because they haven't heard of any other fucker and all asking their way to the shed end. I've seen fewer tourists at Madame Tussaud's
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http://www.theshedend.com/topic/24346-chelsea-v-aston-villa-pl-210813-ko-1945-bst/
Some utter shite on their forum. My favourite :
We rarely have trouble with Aston Villa but we should still beware.
The fact that some of them do not seem to know whether they are at home or away tonight says it all really.
I'm guessing that the "fan" who thinks the game is at Villa Park isn't going to the match tonight !
I'm not expecting anything from tonight's match. If we come away with our Pride restored after last season's debacle, that will do for me.
We've already got 3 points more than I expected this season.
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If you hate that cocksocket Terry that much you might be minded to buy an H+V, Richard. He is the subject of the latest in my series of football things I hate.
I'm sure DW will collar me at an upcoming away game Chelts! He always manages to catch my eye somehow
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I have a dream. We win 2-1 thanks to a penalty in the 96th minute, with John "We know what you are" Terry committing the foul and injuring himself in the process.
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Or better still, he gets Bentekkered in the first few minutes and goes off injured as we romp to a 3-1 win. Either scenario will do me fine.
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I have a dream. We win 2-1 thanks to a penalty in the 96th minute, with John "We know what you are" Terry committing the foul and injuring himself in the process.
I'll buy 2 copies off you on Saturday if that happens whilst riverdancing like Father Noel Furlong.
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Or better still, he gets Bentekkered in the first few minutes and goes off injured as we romp to a 3-1 win. Either scenario will do me fine.
I believe the kids call it being Smalling'd and it's what happened to Mr Weligton at Villa Park a week or so back.
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Or better still, he gets Bentekkered in the first few minutes and goes off injured as we romp to a 3-1 win. Either scenario will do me fine.
I believe the kids call it being Smalling'd and it's what happened to Mr Weligton at Villa Park a week or so back.
I'm not down with the kids anymore. So Bentekkered it is!
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Or better still, he gets Bentekkered in the first few minutes and goes off injured as we romp to a 3-1 win. Either scenario will do me fine.
I believe the kids call it being Smalling'd and it's what happened to Mr Weligton at Villa Park a week or so back.
I'm not down with the kids anymore. So Bentekkered it is!
Smalling'd, Bentekkered, who cares. As long as that disgraceful fucker Terry is sat on his hole with stars above his head I'll be happy
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Apparently Smalling always sings at Benteke now "Why do birds suddenly appear, everytime, you are near"
That's one for the old school cartoon fans.
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If I say "PENALTY!" it's always for us. If I say, "shit, penalty" then it isn't. Hope that helps as short posts tend to be the order of the day for me when the Villa are playing.
And if you say "shit penalty", then you're probably watching Ashley Young.
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If I say "PENALTY!" it's always for us. If I say, "shit, penalty" then it isn't. Hope that helps as short posts tend to be the order of the day for me when the Villa are playing.
And if you say "shit penalty", then you're probably watching Ashley Young.
or James Milner
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If I say "PENALTY!" it's always for us. If I say, "shit, penalty" then it isn't. Hope that helps as short posts tend to be the order of the day for me when the Villa are playing.
And if you say "shit penalty", then you're probably watching Ashley Young.
Arf.
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WHO R YA? WHO R YA?
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Of to the pub to watch the game now. When we win i will try to post a message but i may be TPTP, TO PISSED TO POST.
Have a great game everybody. UTV.
C'mon you Villa boys.
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Hope we win this more than any other game this season. Chelsea epitomise everything that's wrong with modern football.
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Clark in for Baker is the only change apparantley.
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Ba starting upfront for Chelsea, Mata, Oscar and Hazard behind him. Lampard starting also.
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Ba starting upfront for Chelsea, Mata, Oscar and Hazard behind him. Lampard starting also.
was hoping Mata and Twank would be rested
Come on Villa
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Hope we win this more than any other game this season. Chelsea epitomise everything that's wrong with modern football.
I want to see us beat Yanited at VP before we all age and wither.
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Hope we win this more than any other game this season. Chelsea epitomise everything that's wrong with modern football.
Citeh?
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was hoping Mata and Twank would be rested
Mata didnt play last game so was always a good chance he'd start today