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Title: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 06:36:39 PM
Tuesday 10th Feb 7.45pm - KC Stadium

Them 0 Us 2
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 08, 2015, 06:38:54 PM
I think we'll score early, dominate the game and give away a stupid penalty in the last 5 minutes. It's the Villa way.

1-1
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Ron Manager on February 08, 2015, 06:39:18 PM
1-1 bore draw.  Cissokho
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: walsall villain on February 08, 2015, 06:39:33 PM
I was also thinking 0-2 but can't really explain why, just think its time for a better day and they have looked actually much worse than us last two visits to VP
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on February 08, 2015, 06:39:44 PM
Brick. Ing. It.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 06:41:49 PM
A repeat of last years high octane encounter only slight less frenetic. 0-0
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 06:41:51 PM
We will win this 3-0 if we play as we did against Chelski.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 06:43:17 PM
I've gone for a Villa win but mainly because the alternative is unthinkable.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on February 08, 2015, 06:43:30 PM
Lambert will fuck it up somehow. 1-0 hull
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ez on February 08, 2015, 06:45:10 PM
Hull win. Our poor form is not just against the top sides.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Pete3206 on February 08, 2015, 06:59:29 PM
A repeat of the recent Leicester debacle.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: curlytailavfc on February 08, 2015, 07:05:48 PM
1-0 hull
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: darren woolley on February 08, 2015, 07:14:40 PM
We really need to win this game so I'm staying positive 1-0 Villa.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on February 08, 2015, 07:16:20 PM
I think Hull are going through a bit of uncertainty at the moment . If we play Weimann through the middle and leave Gabby at home, and start our two new wide men, we can win this 3-1.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on February 08, 2015, 07:20:13 PM
Brick. Ing. It.

This.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on February 08, 2015, 07:20:48 PM
We really need to win this game so I'm staying positive 1-0 Villa.

We do. 1-0 home win a la Leicester.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 07:21:30 PM
"You're not English any more" I still have no idea what they meant, apart from casual racism.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: atomicjam on February 08, 2015, 07:23:13 PM
2-1 away win.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 08, 2015, 07:24:23 PM
2-0 Villa and the end to our immediate misery. Benteke to bag a brace with assists from Gil and Sinclair.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on February 08, 2015, 07:32:09 PM
On paper their team is really poor, Alex Bruce, McShane, Meyler, Elmohamady, Aluko, Ramirez even their keeper McGregor is very average. If we match their intensity from the start and if Benteke and Delph show up we should have enough. A win would set us up very nicely for the cup game too. A nervy 1-0 to the Villa.

No to Cleverley!!

--------------Guzan
Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
---Bacuna, Westwood, Delph
------Gil, Benteke, Sinclair
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 07:35:13 PM
1-1.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: CT on February 08, 2015, 07:35:45 PM
This is our Cup Final IMO. Unless Lambert doesn't think this game defines our season either.

We have just got to win this.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 07:37:54 PM
2-0 Villa win. Hull will miss a penalty and Agbonlahor will score ensuring he keeps his place in the team for the remainder of the season.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: myf on February 08, 2015, 07:38:13 PM
I'd take a point and rebuild from there.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 08, 2015, 07:39:49 PM
First away trip for me since Southampton last season.
I will settle for getting in their half four times and winning 3-2.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: hilts_coolerking on February 08, 2015, 07:40:11 PM
I think we can win but a point wouldn't be disaster.  The main thing is to not let them get all 3.  Having said that, if we set up for a point, we'll lose.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: villalion on February 08, 2015, 07:42:55 PM
I think we will be excellent. 1-0 hull😩
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 08, 2015, 07:45:35 PM
This is a massive game which could have a huge impact on our survival.

I think we will lose or draw.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: levico on February 08, 2015, 08:09:10 PM
Probably a draw. Lambert stays, the trapdoor nears.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: richtheholtender on February 08, 2015, 08:17:33 PM
El crapico

0-0
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 08, 2015, 08:50:13 PM
El crapico

0-0

This.

Meanwhile our season

(http://i.giphy.com/12FzCoW9HROHba.gif)
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on February 08, 2015, 08:50:26 PM
"You're not English any more" I still have no idea what they meant, apart from casual racism.

I'd forgotten about that! Bizarre wasn't it?
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: lovejoy on February 08, 2015, 08:58:18 PM
Well this is a key game. We don't beat a really sh!t team then you wonder where the other 18 points are coming from.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 09:00:57 PM
Well this is a key game. We don't beat a really sh!t team then you wonder where the other 18 points are coming from.
We can ill afford anymore fuck ups in these key relegation games. A repeat of the 0-1 losses at WBA or Leicester would be pathetic and devastating .
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
"You're not English any more" I still have no idea what they meant, apart from casual racism.

I'd forgotten about that! Bizarre wasn't it?

One of the bizarrest chants i've heard. Still, "you're not City any more" soon shut them up.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Reuben on February 08, 2015, 09:12:36 PM


ends any credibility to any Hull chant
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:13:48 PM
As does that bloke who gives the biggun to away fans, while wearing tiger print pyjamas.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 09:14:25 PM
0-0 between possibly the two most out of form teams in the PL. I wonder if potato head will still be in charge.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 09:16:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgS1RFk1cU8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgS1RFk1cU8)

ends any credibility to any Hull chant


I love that. The campest thing I have ever seen from a bunch of football fans.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 08, 2015, 09:16:32 PM
First away trip for me since Southampton last season.
I will settle for getting in their half four times and winning 3-2.
Hope you bring us the same sort of luck again Andy.
That was a great night to be Villa away. Kozak's and Delph's goals in front of us were very special. Think I danced back to the coach whilst pi**ing myself laughing!






Come on you Villa boys!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 09:22:48 PM
0-0 between possibly the two most out of form teams in the PL. I wonder if potato head will still be in charge.
You do realise they just took a point at the Etihad and were literally seconds away from winning don't you
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 09:30:30 PM
0-0 between possibly the two most out of form teams in the PL. I wonder if potato head will still be in charge.
You do realise they just took a point at the Etihad and were literally seconds away from winning don't you

Firstly it came out of the blue considering their current form and secondly I think the manner in which they dropped two points at the death will have knocked them.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 09:33:33 PM
0-0 between possibly the two most out of form teams in the PL. I wonder if potato head will still be in charge.
You do realise they just took a point at the Etihad and were literally seconds away from winning don't you

Firstly it came out of the blue considering their current form and secondly I think the manner in which they dropped two points at the death will have knocked them.
Let's hope so.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on February 08, 2015, 09:52:59 PM
City on a poor run of form, though. They needed to play us, really, get their season back up and running.

Now who do Hull have who's desperately out of form and needs a goal? Because whoever that is will score against us on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 10:12:50 PM
We're Hull's bogey team so let's hope that continues.

7 teams we've played them in the prem, 6 wins and a draw. Even two wins and a draw under Lambert! :D
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Des Little on February 08, 2015, 10:26:23 PM
Massive, massive game. I've gone for a draw but I'm hoping that bastard of a coach journey culminates in us getting the 3 points. Win this and we have something to build on.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: mrastonvilla on February 08, 2015, 10:29:59 PM
I've seen Hull a few times up here this season and if we can't win this we deserve to go down. They are a truly shocking team, awful.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 10:39:22 PM
I've seen Hull a few times up here this season and if we can't win this we deserve to go down. They are a truly shocking team, awful.

You just know that at exactly the same time you were posting that some Hull fan on some Hull forum was posting exactly the same thing about us.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Steve67 on February 08, 2015, 10:47:36 PM
I don't think we are that bad a side. Just badly managed. Hope for a win. Desperately hope for a win.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 08, 2015, 10:48:38 PM
I have no bloody clue but a win would be most welcome.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 08, 2015, 10:56:50 PM
We've got a chance just now to make a few VERY significant strides.
Win at Hull and we're moving in the right direction to beat relegation and set ourselves up against fellow-strugglers....beat Leicester and we're showing we can organise ourselves purposefully for key games....and win - and the prospect of Wembley is incredibly close.

Losing either of those deals us a big blow regarding confidence; losing both.......?



We're pretty much fu**ed I reckon.

 
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: passport1 on February 08, 2015, 11:21:16 PM
Losing this one would be a pretty substantial nail in our coffin, having said that I really hope we don't . As ever I have no idea what the outcome will be. Its a pretty horrible feeling.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on February 09, 2015, 12:02:22 AM
0-0

If we get lucky 1-1.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: The Left Side on February 09, 2015, 01:07:15 AM
0-0 bore draw
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: richard moore on February 09, 2015, 07:58:39 AM
Lambert in charge means I start from the premise, naturally of course, that we won't score and will more than likely lose
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: LTA on February 09, 2015, 08:12:33 AM
Two sides that will likely cancel each other out.  Will Hull take a boost from their point at City or will they be deflated enough?

We have to get some points on the board over the next 6 weeks. We missed a big chance with the games over Christmas, we really can't afford to screw up in the next 6 games.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: frank black on February 09, 2015, 08:24:34 AM
2-3

Come back second half Benteke winner in the last minute.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: levico on February 09, 2015, 09:51:29 AM
2-3

Come back second half Benteke winner in the last minute.

To achieve that we would have to score 25% of our season to date tally in one match.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 09, 2015, 10:25:52 AM
2-3

Come back second half Benteke winner in the last minute.

To achieve that we would have to score 25% of our season to date tally in one match.

That is funny.

And depressing.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on February 09, 2015, 10:45:19 AM
Its a game we have to win, but one I feel Lambert will approach by not wanting to lose, so we will see the three central midfielders in there again all doing the same job.

Hull are fairly goal shy too and look a poorer outfitt han us. I am going for a 0-0/1-1.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: robbo1874 on February 09, 2015, 11:02:46 AM
0-2- you gotta believe 😄
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 09, 2015, 11:52:12 AM
Obvious , lose we are going down.

Win , will hopefully do us wonders.

We have to win.

And I have no idea.

I'm going for hull with lots of chances and one on target for villa that goes in.

Hull 0 villa 1  Weiman
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: BoskoDjembaSalifou on February 09, 2015, 11:58:46 AM
0-0, Lambert to say post match it was a "fantastic point against a side minutes away from winning at Man City on Saturday."
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: simon ward 50 on February 09, 2015, 12:17:05 PM
Any win will do!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: jeowje on February 09, 2015, 12:20:05 PM
We're Hull's bogey team so let's hope that continues.

7 teams we've played them in the prem, 6 wins and a draw. Even two wins and a draw under Lambert! :D

I was strangely confident of a win until I read this, now inclined to predict a 1-0 loss... 😒
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 09, 2015, 12:41:38 PM
Can we change the "City" in the title to "Tigers" please? Yes, I'm easily amused.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Jimbo on February 09, 2015, 12:47:34 PM
0-0. It'll be a cataclysmically tedious encounter, so stultifyingly boring that advanced broadcasting equipment as far away as Kuala Lumpur will seize up; Chinese blue collar workers will riot causing 3000 deaths in a city of 14 million people, which we've never heard of; and Randy Lerner will be turned into a pillar of ash after his own personal performance artist "Kuago" mimes the game by satellite at Lerner's retreat from his retreat in the Hamptons, in Alaska. 
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 09, 2015, 12:47:42 PM
0-0.

That's shots on target.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 09, 2015, 12:50:46 PM
0-0.

That's shots on target.

I think that's being optimistic. It's the sort of game that would have been set up for Jordan Bowery, who I think I'm right in saying is the only striker to leave the club with a negative goal tally for the first team?
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: bob on February 09, 2015, 01:17:32 PM
Convincing Villa victory
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 09, 2015, 01:20:50 PM
Think we have a chance of getting a result. We've looked a bit better since Gil has arrived going forward and they have a crap record against us.

2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: eamonn on February 09, 2015, 01:24:11 PM
Would be nice to have Agent Sidwell as a ballboy for this one.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 09, 2015, 01:50:09 PM
On paper their team is really poor, Alex Bruce, McShane, Meyler, Elmohamady, Aluko, Ramirez even their keeper McGregor is very average. If we match their intensity from the start and if Benteke and Delph show up we should have enough. A win would set us up very nicely for the cup game too. A nervy 1-0 to the Villa.

No to Cleverley!!

--------------Guzan
Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
---Bacuna, Westwood, Delph
------Gil, Benteke, Sinclair

I'd prefer Vlaar (if fit) in for Clark - we need our experienced captain, and Sanchez instead of Bacuna.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 09, 2015, 02:14:13 PM
Quote
Jores Okore is in positive mood heading into the Hull game - and has called on the team to play with their hearts at the KC Stadium.

Okore was upbeat following the loss to Chelsea because Villa matched the league leaders for long periods and deserved something from the game.

The Danish defender equalised early in the second half with a far-post header from a cross by Carlos Gil, though a Branislav Ivanovic winner denied Villa a share of the points.

However, Okore sought to emphasise that Villa's impressive performance can give them confidence looking ahead to the Tigers game and beyond.

He said: "I think that we had a really good performance - we played very well and showed we could compete against Chelsea.

"It was unlucky that we didn't win but that was one step forward and showed that we can play really good football.

"It's something that we already knew we could do but it's just nice to get it confirmed that we can play a really good game against Chelsea

"I just think that if we can get the same kind of effort in the upcoming games we can perform really good. I am looking for us to do that.

"It's a really big game and it's a game where we're looking for the win. We're going to go out there and really put our heart out there to get the three points."

Despite the defeat, Okore was understandably delighted to score his first goal for the club.

He continued: "I'm really happy to get that goal and not to wait too long to get my first goal for the club so hopefully there's many more to come. I am really relieved to get it.

"I just was really happy and glad - and hopefully we can get the fans up and running with the energy we get from that goal."

Newboy Gil provided the assist with a teasing cross from the right - and Okore was quick to praise the Spaniard's impact since joining Villa.

He added: "Carlos played really good. He created a lot of things on the pitch and the way he came in the team and in games and showed creativity and drive has helped the team a lot.

"He is a good lad and he played really well."
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: FranzBiberkopf on February 09, 2015, 02:31:32 PM
Quote
Guzan
Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
---Bacuna, Westwood, Delph
------Gil, Benteke, Sinclair

Its when you see it like that, in black & white, how very poor we are.

I wouldn't argue with the selection, or the formation, but that team has bottom three written through it -regardless of who the manager is.

There's just no leadership there.
There's no pace there.
And, as we know, there's nowhere near enough goals in the side. Having a midfield three who contribute a sum total of what, say 5-6 goals BETWEEN them in a normal season is a recipe for disaster.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Walmley_Villa on February 09, 2015, 02:51:14 PM
I hope we look to counter attack tomorrow - the pressure is on Hull to get a result and if we have a bit of pace to counter we can hurt them. Personally expecting a draw.

Ultimately we won't be relegated tomorrow if we lose, neither will we safe if we win. There be twists and turns until the end.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: andyh on February 09, 2015, 03:10:29 PM
so the Hull game will not define our season ? :-)
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Des Little on February 09, 2015, 03:19:58 PM
We love you Villa
We do
We love you Villa
We do
We love you Villa
We do
Oh, Villa we love you.

Never fails.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 09, 2015, 03:24:43 PM
Hull City 0-3 Aston Villa
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 09, 2015, 03:26:17 PM
If we win it will be good but if we lose it will be bad.

If it's a draw it will be not too bad and not too good.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on February 09, 2015, 03:30:12 PM
Quote
Guzan
Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
---Bacuna, Westwood, Delph
------Gil, Benteke, Sinclair

Its when you see it like that, in black & white, how very poor we are.

I wouldn't argue with the selection, or the formation, but that team has bottom three written through it -regardless of who the manager is.

There's just no leadership there.
There's no pace there.
And, as we know, there's nowhere near enough goals in the side. Having a midfield three who contribute a sum total of what, say 5-6 goals BETWEEN them in a normal season is a recipe for disaster.

I disagree as much about as much as I can. There's pace in there, there is a bit of leadership, there's just no organisation from the man who signed them.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on February 09, 2015, 03:41:51 PM
This will either be a Bolton type game for Lambert, or the game which turns his season round. Either way, it won't be a draw.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 09, 2015, 04:15:39 PM
Bad feeling about this one.

On the plus side we have the better players, on the negative side Hull have been scared into fighting back.

Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Des Little on February 09, 2015, 04:41:01 PM
Lambert's had more Bolton games than Nat Lofthouse (God rest his soul).  The bloke is bullet proof.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 09, 2015, 05:19:58 PM
Bad feeling about this one.

On the plus side we have the better players, on the negative side Hull have been scared into fighting back.



See for some reason I have a really good feeling about this. As much as we have been gash, there are teams below us. How on earth that is nobody will ever be able to explain. It's like we have made it too easy and they still didn't take full advantage. We won't go on like this forever and at some stage things will mysteriously click just as they have gone the other way so dramatically since Arsenal at home. There are too many good players in the side, and while the manager doesn't help matters, even he wouldn't mind seeing us score a few on Tuesday and moving forward. I think we will take our chances vs Hull and win the game.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: eamonn on February 09, 2015, 05:41:22 PM
Toronto and Ads, forever the optimists. Fair play I guess.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: preston28 on February 09, 2015, 05:54:08 PM
0-0. I can't say anymore!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on February 09, 2015, 06:08:32 PM
Quote
Guzan
Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
---Bacuna, Westwood, Delph
------Gil, Benteke, Sinclair

Its when you see it like that, in black & white, how very poor we are.

I wouldn't argue with the selection, or the formation, but that team has bottom three written through it -regardless of who the manager is.

There's just no leadership there.
There's no pace there.
And, as we know, there's nowhere near enough goals in the side. Having a midfield three who contribute a sum total of what, say 5-6 goals BETWEEN them in a normal season is a recipe for disaster.

I disagree as much about as much as I can. There's pace in there, there is a bit of leadership, there's just no organisation from the man who signed them.

No pace ?? Sinclair-Delph-Bacuna !! We lack a lot of other qualities, but not pace ........
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 09, 2015, 06:22:08 PM
Toronto and Ads, forever the optimists. Fair play I guess.

not really. Read my opening comments prior to the Chelsea game. I saw some positives in that game that I feel will benefit us going into tomorrow. Now, I'm not so naive that I wouldn't acknowledge the numerous false dawns in our past, but again, one day it has to change. So maybe am optimistic about this, just not about everything anymore, which ultimately is disappointing.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on February 09, 2015, 06:30:45 PM
Quote
Guzan
Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
---Bacuna, Westwood, Delph
------Gil, Benteke, Sinclair

Its when you see it like that, in black & white, how very poor we are.

I wouldn't argue with the selection, or the formation, but that team has bottom three written through it -regardless of who the manager is.

There's just no leadership there.
There's no pace there.
And, as we know, there's nowhere near enough goals in the side. Having a midfield three who contribute a sum total of what, say 5-6 goals BETWEEN them in a normal season is a recipe for disaster.

Pace wise I think that selection is fine. Clark is the only slow one in the back four but to be fair rarely gets done pace wise anymore. Westwood and Gil are a bit one paced alright but we have a few flyers there. We have had a problem in recent games with the likes of Hutton, Sanchez and Cleverley getting caught ahead of the ball and being unable to get back. Thats a tactical issue to be resolved more so I reckon.

Leadership, its been a problem for years in the team but Clark has really stepped up this year. Need a lot more from Delph and Benteke in this regard. We have a lot of very experienced players in the squad unfortunately most of them are injury prone, finished or a combo of both.

That midfield trio got 11 league goals last year in a dire side. Cleverley was probably brought in to add goals and assists to our midfield but has failed miserably. Think we need to give Delph more freedom to push forward as he has the pace to get back if needs be.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Stu on February 09, 2015, 06:46:50 PM
I'd maybe -maybe- swap Westwood for Sanchez, but that is the nucleus of a decent side.

Plenty of pace, some leadership there, and there are goals in them. For whatever reason, the bloke who signed nearly the entire team doesn't know how to get it working properly.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 09, 2015, 06:49:58 PM
Bad feeling about this one.

On the plus side we have the better players, on the negative side Hull have been scared into fighting back.



See for some reason I have a really good feeling about this. As much as we have been gash, there are teams below us. How on earth that is nobody will ever be able to explain. It's like we have made it too easy and they still didn't take full advantage. We won't go on like this forever and at some stage things will mysteriously click just as they have gone the other way so dramatically since Arsenal at home. There are too many good players in the side, and while the manager doesn't help matters, even he wouldn't mind seeing us score a few on Tuesday and moving forward. I think we will take our chances vs Hull and win the game.

I hope you are right!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 09, 2015, 07:02:40 PM
We'll smash them.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 09, 2015, 07:11:50 PM
Looking forward to this one.
I think!

Except for the massive coach journey, obviously!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on February 09, 2015, 07:12:31 PM
We'll score three goals and keep a clean sheet?


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Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 09, 2015, 07:15:39 PM
Yep. Hull are shit and I think we've been excellent all season.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on February 09, 2015, 07:30:26 PM
We've never scored three goals away there in the league before in our history and it isn't likely to happen tomorrow either.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on February 09, 2015, 07:30:33 PM
Don't break it, Paul...

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Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Stu on February 09, 2015, 08:12:27 PM
We've never scored three goals away there in the league before in our history and it isn't likely to happen tomorrow either.

Although to be fair, we've only ever played them 11 times away from home in the league.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Virgil Caine on February 09, 2015, 08:27:56 PM
1-3 to the Villa,Hirons for them, Rudge, Greenhalgh and Broadbent for us. Half time entertainment provided by Hermans Hermits.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: richtheholtender on February 09, 2015, 08:28:53 PM
Don't break it, Paul...

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It is time
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Steve67 on February 09, 2015, 08:40:22 PM
Is it too dramatic to suggest that this is the most important game in our recent history?  Win it and kick on, we'll be ok, lose it and we are really, really looking over our shoulders?   I really can't call this one. We have been so very poor lately.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: mr underhill on February 09, 2015, 08:45:43 PM
we've never managed to kick on under Lambert, sadly.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on February 09, 2015, 08:46:23 PM
It's the most important game since the last one.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on February 09, 2015, 08:47:43 PM
We've potentially turned a few corners then never managed to see it through. Flattered to deceive.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 09, 2015, 08:51:05 PM
We've never scored three goals away there in the league before in our history and it isn't likely to happen tomorrow either.

I'd be concerned about that stat if Hull were a team like Barcelona. However, in their history they've probably managed to achieve the heights of equaling an average Sunderland season.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Lizz on February 09, 2015, 08:58:38 PM
1-1.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Steve kirk on February 09, 2015, 09:04:09 PM
9 games without a league win and i think we will have to wait a little while longer until we know that wonderful feeling that a win gives but I do feel we will come home with a point 1-1, we continue our snail like crawl to safety.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on February 09, 2015, 09:09:47 PM
I would like to say this is where you turn to your captain (our leader) to rally around the team and build up the killer instinct mentality. But it would be a total injustice to drop Clark. (was not his best fan) I actually would make him captain for this game. He has been a perfect example of how to focus on his own previous errors, get his head down in training and turn his game around. The rest of the squad will have watched this process first hand. And i am sure they look at him as an inspiration. Bring Benteke back in the starting line up and get Gil and Sinclair constantly pumping balls into him. 0-2 and a corner changing game ........
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: nodge on February 09, 2015, 09:24:35 PM
I'm either going to go for a very long walk in the dark or watch the radio from behind the settee through my fingers or go to the pub and have my first beer since New Years Eve.  Cor decide but I'm not looking forward to it one bit.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 09, 2015, 09:37:02 PM
Nothing will be decided tomorrow unfortunately . We are all in for a bumpy couple of months .
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Damo70 on February 09, 2015, 09:41:35 PM
Nothing will be decided tomorrow unfortunately . We are all in for a bumpy couple of months .

I think we are just looking for a sign before other similar fixtures. And hopefully a positive one.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Villa Lew on February 09, 2015, 10:14:19 PM
1-0 Hull. Gabby will be useless again, his goal attempts will be nil again and Lambert will say he was excellent again.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ozzjim on February 09, 2015, 11:25:49 PM
I would bring Vlaar in and go 3-5-2 with Gil playing behind Benteke and Sinclair, with Westwood and Delph sitting and Richardson wide left and Bacuna right wing back. Gives us some defensive solidity while also giving more options going forward. It would also catch Hull by surprise and be a way to get the leadership of Vlaar onto the field.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Louzie0 on February 10, 2015, 01:13:53 AM
rumour has it there's a secret GTC for the FACup against Leicester with unlimited Brucie Bonus points! Ooooooh!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on February 10, 2015, 03:23:34 AM
We've never scored three goals away there in the league before in our history and it isn't likely to happen tomorrow either.

I'd be concerned about that stat if Hull were a team like Barcelona. However, in their history they've probably managed to achieve the heights of equaling an average Sunderland season.

I think you still think we are a team capable of winning these so called games quite easy, facts are:

We are a very poorly managed side.
We have scores 6 goals in the last 19 away games.
We have had the fewest shots on target in the league.

If we do win later on, which I think we won't it'll be a smash and grab 0-1 at the most. I also wouldn't be surprised if we lost either.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: pooligan on February 10, 2015, 04:34:11 AM
Just been reading our "clueless one" saying how he may well leave out Benteke out again tonight and play Gabby again . I had to read it a few times to make sure i read it right.He thinks we were excellent against Chelsea and that Gabby was also excellent against them.He caused so many problems with his running. Jesus no wonder we have only scored 12 goals all season when our manager comes out with  such utter garbage.

He says Benteke  is not scoring but makes no mention that Gabby has scored just once in his last 17 games. The more i hear this deluded idiot speak the more i despair
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Malandro on February 10, 2015, 05:47:03 AM
Maybe drop Gil for N'zogbia too Paul?
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: manic-road on February 10, 2015, 06:14:05 AM
Win 1-2 well fingers crossed anyway.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: pbavfckuwait on February 10, 2015, 06:18:40 AM
Win and QPR, Leicester lose we will really put some much needed daylight between us and the bottom three, can we win it yes, will we god only knows.
Their middle of the park needs to be nullified, stop fat boy Huddlestone and the other Spurs tosser we may have a chance, that's why I would drop Westwood,(would drop Cleverley but that aint gonna happen) and put Sanchez in, if he wants pace go for Gill and Sinclair and leave Gabby in Brum, with Benteke through the middle. lose and it is no wins in ten, and games start to run out for team with a clueless manager and no confidence.
Come on Villa get the job done, somehow.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: villabear on February 10, 2015, 06:50:18 AM
Woke up and my first thought was about tonight's game. I'd bite your hand off for a draw but hoping somehow we can get three points.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: OzVilla on February 10, 2015, 06:55:17 AM
Lose this and I think we'll be in massive trouble.  Serious trouble more so that at any other time since 1986/87.

I also think though that if ever we were to sack Lambert the straw to break the camels back might be a defeat here.

And to be fair, Lambert has often won games like this.

But I have no faith left so 1-1 and the agony continues as we miss a hatful of chances.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: pbavfckuwait on February 10, 2015, 06:56:59 AM
Mr. Lambert is going nowhere for the foreseeable regardless of tonight's result, worse luck.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: OzVilla on February 10, 2015, 06:59:33 AM
You don't think a 3-0 stuffing would make them see sense?
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Clampy on February 10, 2015, 07:10:20 AM
Leaving Benteke out of the Chelsea game won't have done him any harm. I can see the arguments for and against really but I'd put him back in for tonight though with Gil and Sinclair either side.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 10, 2015, 07:14:53 AM
A fresh tekkers sure would be awesome if he has responded well and is up for it. A sulky tekkers won't help anyone, including him if he wants a transfer at some point. Shop window son, show window.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: pbavfckuwait on February 10, 2015, 07:22:55 AM
OzVilla , no I don't, his figures for his whole Villa career has not caused one ripple of concern for Lerner and Fox, in fact Fox spouts of Europe, yep maybe for pre-season friendlies but that is about it.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 10, 2015, 07:43:52 AM
Lose this and I think we'll be in massive trouble.  Serious trouble more so that at any other time since 1986/87.

I also think though that if ever we were to sack Lambert the straw to break the camels back might be a defeat here.

And to be fair, Lambert has often won games like this.

But I have no faith left so 1-1 and the agony continues as we miss a hatful of chances.

Of someone with a really, really tiny head.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Malandro on February 10, 2015, 08:28:29 AM
Villa win.

They are coming to take me away.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Ron Manager on February 10, 2015, 08:55:22 AM
To those that are travelling up to that godforsaken outpost of civilisation that is Hull, today, we should all offer our grateful thanks.

Really impressive supporters one and all. More than any game this season we need to win this one. Lambert needs to recall Sanchez and Weimann needs to score.  Villa 1-2
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: RussellC on February 10, 2015, 09:11:26 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if we go 3-5-2 tonight.  Hull have set-up this way a few times this season, and it would allow Lambert to bring Vlaar back-in without having to drop Clark or Okore.

I just hope that, if we do, Cleverley is the fall-guy and we deploy Gil as an an-and-out Number 10 (as I like to call them).
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 10, 2015, 09:16:50 AM
I suspect we will set up for a 0-0 and hope to scavenge a goal from somewhere . A draw wouldn't be the end of the world .
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ROBBO on February 10, 2015, 09:33:27 AM
They may be shit but they will be desperate i don't think our squad has enough fight in them.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: tom jennings III on February 10, 2015, 09:53:26 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if we go 3-5-2 tonight.  Hull have set-up this way a few times this season, and it would allow Lambert to bring Vlaar back-in without having to drop Clark or Okore.

I just hope that, if we do, Cleverley is the fall-guy and we deploy Gil as an an-and-out Number 10 (as I like to call them).

That could work. Delph in front of Sanchez & Westwood to feed Gil and Benteknotronic. Crosses coming in from wingbacks (hopefully). Sinclair & Weimann on the bench (as I like to call it). Well done to everyone going tonight, the away support in times like these is something to be really proud of, best in the country.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 10, 2015, 10:21:11 AM
If he plays all 3 of Sanchez Westwood & Cleverly we will not score .
It really is time to bench tom cleverly
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on February 10, 2015, 10:24:33 AM
It's been a while since I've been this scared going into a game. FFS.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on February 10, 2015, 10:25:35 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if we go 3-5-2 tonight.  Hull have set-up this way a few times this season, and it would allow Lambert to bring Vlaar back-in without having to drop Clark or Okore.

I just hope that, if we do, Cleverley is the fall-guy and we deploy Gil as an an-and-out Number 10 (as I like to call them).

Dont think there is any point bringing Vlaar in and going with 3 at the back. For one, Hull are far from a fearsome attacking outfit so we would have an additional centre half on the pitch when a midfielder would be better but secondly there is no point playing Cissokho as a wing back so really Richardson would also need to come back in. Thats two changes for not much benefit imo.

Reckon Hull might bring Jelavic back in after resting him against City with Brady pushing further forward and Robertson coming back in on the left. Will be a war zone in midfield tonight and we need guys in there who are going to be up for a physical battle. Cant afford to have Westwood and Cleverley starting together as a result.

Still Hull are below us in the league for a reason, their likely side tonight is a poor one. Pub player Davies seems to have been dropped.

---------------McGregor
---McShane, Dawson, Bruce
Elmohamady---------------Robertson
----Meyler, Huddlestone, Livermore
------Ramirez/Brady----Jelavic
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 10, 2015, 10:32:04 AM
This really is getting towards must win territory.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: l_mckay on February 10, 2015, 10:34:07 AM
Really close to call this! Going to be  1-0 either way.praying its villa way.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: curiousorange on February 10, 2015, 10:40:07 AM
0-0 with a sitter missed and a wonder save in the 88th minute a la Cardiff away last season.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: St AustellAVFC on February 10, 2015, 10:54:18 AM
5-1 villa. A thumping victory and the season begins.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on February 10, 2015, 11:41:19 AM
I think Lambert has made it difficult for himself with respect to Cleverly after the noises he was making about him yesterday. If he wasn't undroppable before, he is more so now.

I think he'll go:

Brad

Hutton Okore Clark Aly

Sanchez

Sinclair Delph Cleverly

Gil

Weimann

Christ, there's not much balance there. Might be better to go three at the back if Vlaar is fit, with Hutton and Aly as wing backs. That might allow lads to get into the box and get on the end of things. Play Weimann upfront and have Sanchez and Delph anchor the midfield. Let Sinclair and Gil ping in a few tasty balls or get a run at McShane and Bruce
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Des Little on February 10, 2015, 11:55:13 AM
It's been a while since I've been this scared going into a game. FFS.

Scared? What's the matter with you? Are you a man or....oh.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 10, 2015, 12:03:34 PM
It's been a while since I've been this scared going into a game. FFS.

We're just waiting for the whistle that says we are going over the top.  It's not so bad as we've been here before, we're used to it. 
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: joe_c on February 10, 2015, 12:10:53 PM
It's been a while since I've been this scared going into a game. FFS.

We're just waiting for the whistle that says we are going over the top.  It's not so bad as we've been here before, we're used to it. 

Hmm...

Quote
Melchett:
 Field Marshal Haig has formulated a brilliant new tactical plan to ensure final victory in the field.

Blackadder:
 Ah. Would this brilliant plan involve us climbing out of our trenches and walking very slowly towards the enemy?

Captain Darling:
 How could you possibly know that, Blackadder? It's classified information!

Blackadder:
 It's the same plan that we used last time and the seventeen times before that.

Melchett:
 Exactly! And that is what is so brilliant about it! It will catch the watchful Hun totally off guard! Doing precisely what we've done eighteen times before is exactly the last thing they'll expect us to do this time! There is, however, one small problem.

Blackadder:
 That everyone always gets slaughtered in the first ten seconds.

Melchett:
 That's right. And Field Marshal Haig is worried this may be depressing the men a tad. So he's looking for a way to cheer them up.

Blackadder:
 Well, his resignation and suicide seems the obvious choice.

Melchett:
 Hmm, interesting thought. Make a note of it, Darling.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: paulcomben on February 10, 2015, 12:13:47 PM
I like 442. Whatever happened to 442? We could go Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho - Gil, Sanchez, Delph, Sinclair - Benteke, Gabby or Andi & Bench: Given, Lowton or Richardson, Vlaar, Bacuna, Cleverley, Westwood, Gabby or Andi
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2015, 12:15:37 PM
I do think the nerves get dulled over the years of ineptitude.

We're used to being at the wrong end of the table, a bit like Coventry used to be each year.

Pleased that Diame is out for them, although Jelavic has played well against us in the past.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Oscar Arce on February 10, 2015, 12:25:15 PM
We have to try and win this game and I think Benteke will be back.
Guzan:
Hutton Okore Clark Cissokho
Westwood Delph Cleverly
Gil Benteke Sinclair

Subs: Given Vlaar Sanchez Weimann Agbonlahor Cole et al
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 10, 2015, 12:26:36 PM
Benteke will still and rightly so, I just hope not starting at the weekend gave him a kick up the arse.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: pav on February 10, 2015, 12:37:21 PM
Could do with a stream tonight
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: RussellC on February 10, 2015, 12:43:41 PM
I think Lambert has made it difficult for himself with respect to Cleverly after the noises he was making about him yesterday. If he wasn't undroppable before, he is more so now.

I think he'll go:

Brad

Hutton Okore Clark Aly

Sanchez

Sinclair Delph Cleverly

Gil

Weimann

Christ, there's not much balance there. Might be better to go three at the back if Vlaar is fit, with Hutton and Aly as wing backs. That might allow lads to get into the box and get on the end of things. Play Weimann upfront and have Sanchez and Delph anchor the midfield. Let Sinclair and Gil ping in a few tasty balls or get a run at McShane and Bruce

I don't think you can play Weimann as a loan-striker, his game's just not suited to it. Plus, playing him and Gil as the front 2 leaves us with a huge lack of height on the pitch. I'm pretty sure Benteke will start tonight just to give us a little bit more solididy when defending set-pieces. I think he'll go;

Guzan; Okore, Vlaar, Clark; Hutton, Westwood, Delph, Cissokho; Gil; Agbonlahor, Benteke.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: simon ward 50 on February 10, 2015, 12:50:47 PM
Could do with a stream tonight

Could do with a large bottle of malt this evening!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: pav on February 10, 2015, 12:52:02 PM
Could do with a stream tonight

Could do with a large bottle of malt this evening!
not on a school night.... Just plenty of mind bending drugs
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: LeeB on February 10, 2015, 12:56:51 PM
See you all up there. Well, I'll see some of you. The others? Who cares, I'm a considerably better fan than them anyway.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: rob_bridge on February 10, 2015, 12:59:10 PM
It's been a while since I've been this scared going into a game. FFS.

We're just waiting for the whistle that says we are going over the top.  It's not so bad as we've been here before, we're used to it. 

Hmm...

Quote
Melchett:
 Field Marshal Haig has formulated a brilliant new tactical plan to ensure final victory in the field.

Blackadder:
 Ah. Would this brilliant plan involve us climbing out of our trenches and walking very slowly towards the enemy?

Captain Darling:
 How could you possibly know that, Blackadder? It's classified information!

Blackadder:
 It's the same plan that we used last time and the seventeen times before that.

Melchett:
 Exactly! And that is what is so brilliant about it! It will catch the watchful Hun totally off guard! Doing precisely what we've done eighteen times before is exactly the last thing they'll expect us to do this time! There is, however, one small problem.

Blackadder:
 That everyone always gets slaughtered in the first ten seconds.

Melchett:
 That's right. And Field Marshal Haig is worried this may be depressing the men a tad. So he's looking for a way to cheer them up.

Blackadder:
 Well, his resignation and suicide seems the obvious choice.

Melchett:
 Hmm, interesting thought. Make a note of it, Darling.

Lambert's training practices.

You mean they actually practice. I thought they just got drunk put on a silly hat and trusted their luck.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2015, 01:00:15 PM
See you all up there. Well, I'll see some of you. The others? Who cares, I'm a considerably better fan than them anyway.

Hull on a Tuesday night, I'm just so jealous  ;)
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: LeeB on February 10, 2015, 01:00:50 PM
See you all up there. Well, I'll see some of you. The others? Who cares, I'm a considerably better fan than them anyway.

Hull on a Tuesday night, I'm just so jealous  ;)

You know it.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: villadelph on February 10, 2015, 01:04:01 PM
Throughout the season I don't think I've been this nervous.. I'm genuinely afraid of the consequences of this match.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 01:05:27 PM
Is a must win.  Will go 1-2 to us with a rare Gabby goal, and Gil to get the other.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 10, 2015, 01:11:15 PM
See you all up there. Well, I'll see some of you. The others? Who cares, I'm a considerably better fan than them anyway.
Am wearing my woolly coat, woolly hat, woolly gloves.
And taking my woolly brain!
I'm just stupid.

UTV!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: montague on February 10, 2015, 01:32:21 PM
1-1.  We will take the lead then try to hang on with predictable consequences late on.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: brian green on February 10, 2015, 02:23:25 PM
I think we will lose 0-2 and Lambert will be sacked in the morning.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Dr Butler on February 10, 2015, 02:29:51 PM
a win please Villa 2-1   :D

Guzan
Hutton
Okore
Clark
Cissokho
Delph
Sanchez
Westwood
Gil
Sinclair
Benteke
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: SteveN on February 10, 2015, 02:51:40 PM
I'm sure we have the players good enough to win.  I don't think Lambert has the nous or the  balls to set us up to win.  1-0 I'm afraid.

Good luck to all those making the journey.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 10, 2015, 02:51:50 PM
Just arrived in hull. It is very foggy. Not sure if natural or man made.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 10, 2015, 02:53:13 PM
I think he'll send out a team to win the game. He has to. Anything conservative and we'll get what we deserve.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ajmant on February 10, 2015, 02:58:48 PM
I'm nervous for most games. I've been nervous for this one since full time against Chelsea. I can't see anything past relegation if we lose and as a result, I feel quite sick.

Only 4 hours 45 mins to kick off. Oh how the afternoon is dragging!
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 10, 2015, 03:00:20 PM
Hull will be just as nervous and will be completely gutted by throwing away a massive win at the weekend at the death. That's the kind of stuff that can sink morale.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 10, 2015, 03:00:46 PM
I can see him setting up to keep it tight ie. Sanchez westwood & cleverly in midfield. Hoping we knick a goal and keep a clean sheet (see palace away)
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Louzie0 on February 10, 2015, 03:01:16 PM
Just arrived in hull. It is very foggy. Not sure if natural or man made.
A swift scrub on your specs with your villa scarf should take care of that.
Or you could try taking your sunnies off :)



All the very best to our intrepid away fans.  Hope we get a result we like.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2015, 03:04:32 PM
Just arrived in hull. It is very foggy. Not sure if natural or man made.

Are you sure you haven't accidently gone to Newcastle?

Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 10, 2015, 03:11:42 PM
Hull will be just as nervous and will be completely gutted by throwing away a massive win at the weekend at the death. That's the kind of stuff that can sink morale.

Had the scoring been the other way round in their match, it would've been a massive boost for them. As it turned out, all they got was an enormous kick in the bollocks that they've now got to try to pick themselves up from.

I live in hope......
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on February 10, 2015, 04:26:22 PM
A bad loss tonight and the losing manager could well be getting his P45.

Cant see the point in retaining faith in Lambert if tonight is a disaster
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: dekko on February 10, 2015, 04:52:17 PM
A bad loss tonight and the losing manager could well be getting his P45.

Cant see the point in retaining faith in Lambert if tonight is a disaster

I realise 90% of posters here would sack him straight away if they could, but do you really think the club will?

I think he's 100% bullet proof until we get mathematically relegated or the season ends.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 10, 2015, 04:55:14 PM
A bad loss tonight and the losing manager could well be getting his P45.

Cant see the point in retaining faith in Lambert if tonight is a disaster

I realise 90% of posters here would sack him straight away if they could, but do you really think the club will?

I think he's 100% bullet proof until we get mathematically relegated or the season ends.
I think he may even survive relegation.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Ron Manager on February 10, 2015, 04:55:42 PM
A bad loss tonight and the losing manager could well be getting his P45.

Cant see the point in retaining faith in Lambert if tonight is a disaster

We could lose 8-0 to 8 OG'S  (new record) and they still wouldn't sack him!!

Might resign though.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Jimbo on February 10, 2015, 05:02:51 PM
If we lose tonight and the Teflon Twit doesn't get the bullet, we'll know for certain he's here to stay.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Brian Taylor on February 10, 2015, 05:04:47 PM
I think he'll send out a team to win the game. He has to. Anything conservative and we'll get what we deserve.

We?  what about him?
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Des Little on February 10, 2015, 05:05:38 PM
Let's end all talk of a defeat from now on please.  It's time for PMA not P45.

Let's fuck 'em
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: silhillvilla on February 10, 2015, 05:10:03 PM
Don't break it, Paul...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u149/HVLegion/Villa/ORANGEDOT.gif) (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/HVLegion/media/Villa/ORANGEDOT.gif.html)
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 10, 2015, 05:22:24 PM
I think he'll send out a team to win the game. He has to. Anything conservative and we'll get what we deserve.

We?  what about him?

because in all likelihood he won't.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2015, 05:23:47 PM
Qpr will have their dream manager




Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 10, 2015, 06:19:48 PM
MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head
Aston Villa are unbeaten in their seven previous Premier League games against Hull City, winning six of those games.
Hull's only previous win away to Villa was by 3-2 in a Division Two match in November 1967.

Hull City
Hull have lost six of their last seven home games, failing to score in five of those matches.
The Tigers have the worst record at home in the Premier League this season with just nine points from 11 games.
Hull have conceded 20 goals in their last 13 home league games, managing just three clean sheets.
Saturday's draw against Manchester City ended a run of three straight league defeats but Hull have only won two of their last 17 games in the division.
Hull have dropped five points from goals scored in the final minute of matches this season - more than any other side.

Aston Villa
Villa have gone nine league matches without a win and have lost their last four league away games. They lost five in a row at the end of last season.
They ended a club record drought of 10 hours and 59 minutes without a league goal when Jores Okore scored against Chelsea. It's the fourth worst goalless run in Premier League history.
But it is six hours and 58 minutes since Christian Benteke netted Villa's last away goal. They have scored just six goals in their last 19 league away games
Villa have had the fewest shots on target (63) in the league and the worst shot conversion rate (6.78%). Only Sunderland and Hull have created fewer chances than Villa this season.
Paul Lambert has lost 49 of his 100 league matches in charge of Villa, who have only scored 98 goals in that period. Only Mick McCarthy, with Sunderland, has lost more times after a century of Premier League matches with the same club.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 10, 2015, 06:42:44 PM
3 minutes until we hear the team sheets.

Please don't fuck about, Lambert.
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: berneboy on February 10, 2015, 06:44:07 PM
Sinclair in for Cleverley. Benteke still out
Title: Re: Hull City v Aston Villa Pre-match thread
Post by: berneboy on February 10, 2015, 06:45:52 PM
Aston Villa FC@AVFCOfficial#AVFC subs (v @HullCity): Given, Vlaar, Bacuna, Cleverley, Benteke, Sanchez, Cole. #AVFCLIVE
Aston Villa FC@AVFCOfficial#AVFC (v @HullCity): Guzan, Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho, Westwood, Delph, Gil, Sinclair, Agbonlahor, Weimann.
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