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Title: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on December 01, 2015, 01:25:33 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on December 01, 2015, 01:32:10 PM
We'll lose. We'll either be unlucky or absolutely rubbish. Or a combination of the two. Meh
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 01, 2015, 01:48:36 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

I'm not sure I'd be dropping Ayew just as he's hitting some form and scoring. I'd start Adama and find a place for Kozak somewhere in the 16 though.

Strangely looking forward to it, despite how naff we've been.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 01, 2015, 01:49:26 PM
Them 3 Us 1

I keep predicting wins so time for some reverse psychology.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 01, 2015, 01:54:27 PM
Away win

Sinclair winner
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on December 01, 2015, 02:18:09 PM
Saints ST at work saying they havent been playing well...............
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 01, 2015, 02:30:28 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

I'm not sure I'd be dropping Ayew just as he's hitting some form and scoring. I'd start Adama and find a place for Kozak somewhere in the 16 though.

Strangely looking forward to it, despite how naff we've been.

Ayew looks a good player, so no idea why he'd be dropped for Gestede.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brian Taylor on December 01, 2015, 02:30:48 PM
We stood more than a good chance against Watford.. Can't wait for transfer window
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdward on December 01, 2015, 02:33:36 PM
Saints ST at work saying they havent been playing well...............

What's that you say, your team not playing well, manager under pressure, need a lift, need 3 points?  Call for Aston Villa, guaranteed to gift you the 3 points you need. Aston Villa for all your PL woes.  (3 points available in both home or away colours)
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on December 01, 2015, 02:55:07 PM
2-1 Southampton.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 01, 2015, 03:26:35 PM
They've lost a couple of games recently, seem to be in a bit of a rut with the way they're playing and they also have a game mid-week.

Seminal moment for us. A very hard fought 1-0 to give us hope in the gloom.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olof's Beard on December 01, 2015, 03:28:16 PM
Do we have to play?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on December 01, 2015, 03:32:19 PM
Lose. It's the Villa way
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on December 01, 2015, 03:38:31 PM
Saints ST at work saying they havent been playing well...............

What's that you say, your team not playing well, manager under pressure, need a lift, need 3 points?  Call for Aston Villa, guaranteed to gift you the 3 points you need. Aston Villa for all your PL woes.  (3 points available in both home or away colours)

All they need is a forward who hasn't scored in months to score the winner against us.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on December 01, 2015, 03:46:48 PM
Just cannot believe that 30% think we won't lose. I don't know how many matches various people attend but, having been to every home match this season, I see no reason at all for the optimism.

Our defence is very dodgy, in midfield we are very weak and keep giving the ball away as much as we find our own players and, up front, totally toothless. Ayew now looking a lot better but, in my humble opinion, not a natural goalscorer but, will chip in with the odd one.

I hope to God that both Ayew and the rest of the team prove me totally wrong and, me to be forced to eat humble pie but, not holding my breath.

My team would be:-


                                                                                     Guzan

                      Richards          Okore                                                   Clark               Crespo

                                                                                     Sanchez

                                   Traore                                        Veretout                           Gana

                                                                                       Gil

                                                                                       Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Hutton, Sinclair, Bacuna & Kozak   
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: supertom on December 01, 2015, 04:01:18 PM
Absolutely nailed on for a defeat. Our defence is atrocious and they have the sort of quality that could shred us apart.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on December 01, 2015, 04:09:23 PM
Fuck it, a Villa win.

We MUST be due some luck, a fluke, a piece of magic....anything to give us a win.





Its the hope that kills you.   
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: conman on December 01, 2015, 04:29:58 PM
Absolutely nailed on for a defeat. Our defence is atrocious and they have the sort of quality that could shred us apart.
even though man city couldnt score past us
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: russon on December 01, 2015, 04:34:38 PM
I think we should declare at 0-0. Or send a letter from Mummy to say we're too ill to play.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 04:37:50 PM
Got to disagree. There is still hope. Yes we have a completely rubbish keeper and shocking defence that takes it in turns to win "clown of the match " BUT going forward we are looking pretty useful. I do think if the defence can get their act together and give our midfield and attacking players something to fight for we stand a chance. 
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 01, 2015, 04:40:30 PM
3-0

To

The Saints
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 01, 2015, 04:41:42 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

I'm not sure I'd be dropping Ayew just as he's hitting some form and scoring. I'd start Adama and find a place for Kozak somewhere in the 16 though.

Strangely looking forward to it, despite how naff we've been.

Ayew looks a good player, so no idea why he'd be dropped for Gestede.

ayew and traore up front for me

gestede can get the wicker basket with the kit in out of the boot
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 04:44:47 PM
Got to disagree. There is still hope. Yes we have a completely rubbish keeper and shocking defence that takes it in turns to win "clown of the match " BUT going forward we are looking pretty useful. I do think if the defence can get their act together and give our midfield and attacking players something to fight for we stand a chance.
I was disagreeing with Skerra by the way lol
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 04:48:59 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

I'm not sure I'd be dropping Ayew just as he's hitting some form and scoring. I'd start Adama and find a place for Kozak somewhere in the 16 though.

Strangely looking forward to it, despite how naff we've been.

Ayew looks a good player, so no idea why he'd be dropped for Gestede.

ayew and traore up front for me

gestede can get the wicker basket with the kit in out of the boot
I  like the sound of Traore and Ayew. Power and pace. It's the supply to them that would worry me.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on December 01, 2015, 04:51:31 PM
3-0 to them.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Uknowthescore on December 01, 2015, 05:10:32 PM
Time for a change of system, can't do worse id go 3-4-3

Gk. Guzman

Cb. Clark
Cb. Okore
Cb. Richards

Rw. Bacuna
Lw. Sinclair
Cm. Sanchez
Cm. gana

Lam. Ayew
Ram. Gill
striker. Gestede
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 01, 2015, 05:14:25 PM
Southampton 4 Aston Villa -2
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on December 01, 2015, 05:23:26 PM
Routine 2-0 home win.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on December 01, 2015, 05:39:12 PM
The only thing absolutely nailed on about this is that Shane Long will score against us. Get the house on it.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on December 01, 2015, 05:45:49 PM
Unlikely to be another 6-1 defeat but it will probably be heavy.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 05:47:30 PM
Time for a change of system, can't do worse id go 3-4-3

Gk. Guzman

Cb. Clark
Cb. Okore
Cb. Richards

Rw. Bacuna
Lw. Sinclair
Cm. Sanchez
Cm. gana

Lam. Ayew
Ram. Gill
striker. Gestede
I hate to sound flippant but it  just smacks of rearranging the deck chairs on the titanic :(
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Oscar Arce on December 01, 2015, 06:03:35 PM
Southampton Reserves 3 Aston Villa best team we can play 1
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 01, 2015, 06:27:04 PM
We haven't lost 5-0 yet, so i'll go for that.

Sick to death of hoping we can get a few points here and there. This is a banker of a loss, only thing that is difficult is by how much.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 01, 2015, 06:28:26 PM
It can't be worse than last season...
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 01, 2015, 06:31:51 PM
Time for a change of system, can't do worse id go 3-4-3

Gk. Guzman

Cb. Clark
Cb. Okore
Cb. Richards

Rw. Bacuna
Lw. Sinclair
Cm. Sanchez
Cm. gana

Lam. Ayew
Ram. Gill
striker. Gestede



Adama for gestede
And veretout for bacuna for me

Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 01, 2015, 06:44:20 PM
Maintain our 100% record in the league on the south coast this season.
1-0 to Villa.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 01, 2015, 06:50:57 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

I'm not sure I'd be dropping Ayew just as he's hitting some form and scoring. I'd start Adama and find a place for Kozak somewhere in the 16 though.

Strangely looking forward to it, despite how naff we've been.

Ayew looks a good player, so no idea why he'd be dropped for Gestede.

ayew and traore up front for me

gestede can get the wicker basket with the kit in out of the boot
I  like the sound of Traore and Ayew. Power and pace. It's the supply to them that would worry me.

with traores pace i would just play it to feet and get him to turn off the centre halves
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 07:07:20 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

I'm not sure I'd be dropping Ayew just as he's hitting some form and scoring. I'd start Adama and find a place for Kozak somewhere in the 16 though.

Strangely looking forward to it, despite how naff we've been.

Ayew looks a good player, so no idea why he'd be dropped for Gestede.

ayew and traore up front for me

gestede can get the wicker basket with the kit in out of the boot
I  like the sound of Traore and Ayew. Power and pace. It's the supply to them that would worry me.

with traores pace i would just play it to feet and get him to turn off the centre halves
Yes I would fancy Gil to play it to feet and we can definitely profit from that. Can the defence & keeper play their part and give our forwards the chance to make the difference and win a game? That remains the million dollar question.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on December 01, 2015, 07:10:31 PM
The usual. Obviously. I am thinking we wont be getting any points till Norwich, then again I thought that about Watford.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on December 01, 2015, 07:16:48 PM
Southampton win, only question is by how many. If we play to the limit of our capabilities and they have an off day, we could keep it down to something respectable like 2-0
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: class-of-82 on December 01, 2015, 07:21:30 PM
Skerra
 That formation of yours on page one looks a bit right sided if they attack down our left we will be up against it
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on December 01, 2015, 07:27:46 PM
Hopefully we might try and actually win the game unlike the last time we went there.

I was hoping last Sat would be a turning point, so with that in mind 3-1 Saints.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on December 01, 2015, 07:28:16 PM
Play like Saturday from an attacking perspective. Hopeful at half time. Go behind to defensive omnishambles. Picked off with a late second on the break.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on December 01, 2015, 07:49:22 PM
Edge,
Always happy if someone disagrees with me as what a dull world if we all thought the same. All I can do is give my honest appraisal and, at this moment in time, I cannot see us winning a match. This is based on what my eyes have seen. Others will obviously see it differently. I have mentioned in the past that straight after a match, everyone is all doom and gloom but, as each day passes memories fade and, there's quite a bit of optimism as witnessed by the fact that 30%(Of which I am not one) of votes so far say we will not lose at Soton. I usually am on an even keel so, not doom & gloom after a match but, just because a few days have passed, I don't suddenly think we are going to get anything out of the next match until the team prove that they can do so. As I said, I would love to be proved wrong!!

As regards my choice of line up, once again, we will all differ with the odd player/position but, by & large think that 8 of the players would be what others would pick too, given the players we have.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Marlon's Hairy Wood on December 01, 2015, 07:53:37 PM
------------- Guzan

Hutton --- Richards --- Okore --- Crespo/Kinsella

--------- Sanchez ------ Gana

Traore -------------------------- N'Zogbia

-------------- Gil
------------- Kozak

Gil has to be given a free role behind the striker for me

1 - because he hasn't got the pace to take on a man on the wings, and he's constantly being overpowered by powerful full backs
2 - it gives him more licence to create chances and be involved in the game, sticking him out on the wing doesn't absolutely nothing for us
3 - he's not strong defensively, and because he spends so much time trying to track back he can't do an attacking job for 90 mins

Traore and N'Zogbia because at least with a pair of maverick wingers we don't know what's going to happen, could go horribly wrong, might just go well for once
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 01, 2015, 07:57:48 PM
Guzan

Hutton
Richards
Okore
Crespo

Sanchez
Gana
Traore
Gil

Ayew
Kozak

Bunn
Clark
Sinclair
N'Zogbia
Agbonlahor
Gestede
Lescott
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on December 01, 2015, 08:05:43 PM
It can't be worse than last season...

Erm..................
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on December 01, 2015, 08:14:36 PM
Puzzled, what has Gestede shown to make some believe he should start or even be on the bench. I would rather play Gabby and i want him sold in January.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eddiemunster on December 01, 2015, 08:17:26 PM
If we play Legions formation......4-4-2-7.....then we might have a chance.LoL.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on December 01, 2015, 08:18:39 PM
3-0 defeat.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 01, 2015, 08:20:23 PM
Guzan

Richards
Okore
Senderos
Crespo

Sanchez
Gana
Veretout

Gil

Ayew
Adama

Sod width, go on the floor through the middle.
Fuck the fuckers. Us 3-none.

Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 01, 2015, 08:22:43 PM
If we play Legions formation......4-4-2-7.....then we might have a chance.LoL.

Ha!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 01, 2015, 08:30:21 PM
A drubbing
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: four fornicholl on December 01, 2015, 08:31:51 PM
can we not have a word with my sir chris!!!
a draw would be better than nothing
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on December 01, 2015, 08:40:00 PM
They've lost a couple of games recently, seem to be in a bit of a rut with the way they're playing and they also have a game mid-week.

Seminal moment for us. A very hard fought 1-0 to give us hope in the gloom.

I'll have some of that.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: django on December 01, 2015, 08:44:45 PM
We're gonna fuck these fuckers!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 08:47:57 PM
Anyone see the deal Man City have announced?  Massive investment from the Chinese now. For fuck sake I'm starting to hate football nowadays. What chance does anyone else stand?  We can forget the Villa getting sold. Even a billionaire like Randy has realised he is unable to compete with these people and he might as well cut his losses and just walk away. Depressing
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: OzVilla on December 01, 2015, 08:49:40 PM
3-1 to Saints. We won't embarres ourselves like we did last May but ultimately our defence is shite so we'll be conceding a few.  We'll huff and puff, might even take the lead but we won't get anything. Again.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SavosLeftFoot on December 01, 2015, 08:50:19 PM
Do we have to play?

This...
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 09:14:32 PM
I've had an epiphany. Didn't we sign Kenny Swain as an attacking wide man?
Didn't he become one of our best ever full backs?  Ladies and gentlemen I give you......................Charles N'zogbia
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Taylor on December 01, 2015, 09:18:04 PM
How bad a keeper must Bunn be if he cannot get in ahead of Guzan?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 01, 2015, 09:35:12 PM

Saints 2 - 3 Villa.

Villa 2-0 down until the 85th minuite, until Garde shouts "Sacré bleu!"; takes off his suit to reveal his replica kit; yanks off Gestede to take the field; and scores a left & right footed brace before stealing all three points - in front of the delirious away following - with a 20 yard diving header.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 01, 2015, 09:38:38 PM
How bad a keeper must Bunn be if he cannot get in ahead of Guzan?
In my lifetime I can't remember the villa having such piss poor goalkeepers.  We are desperate for quality keepers.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard E on December 01, 2015, 09:48:33 PM
We'll get something from this one. The rot has to stop somewhere and they're not in great form. Plus you don't usually get beat twice in quick succession at the same place. 1-1.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on December 01, 2015, 10:17:57 PM

Saints 2 - 3 Villa.

Villa 2-0 down until the 85th minuite, until Garde shouts "Sacré bleu!"; takes off his suit to reveal his replica kit; yanks off Gestede to take the field; and scores a left & right footed brace before stealing all three points - in front of the delirious away following - with a 20 yard diving header.

That all sounds believable apart from the bit about Remi pleasuring Rudi. Garde is blatantly hetero.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 01, 2015, 10:25:25 PM
Remember when we beat this lot two years ago with about 20% possession, oh for those days again when we were shite but probably had about 20 more points on the board than we do now.

3-1 Southampton.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on December 01, 2015, 10:35:35 PM
They've lost a couple of games recently, seem to be in a bit of a rut
Shit!
3-0 Saints
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 01, 2015, 10:43:11 PM

Saints 2 - 3 Villa.

Villa 2-0 down until the 85th minuite, until Garde shouts "Sacré bleu!"; takes off his suit to reveal his replica kit; yanks off Gestede to take the field; and scores a left & right footed brace before stealing all three points - in front of the delirious away following - with a 20 yard diving header.

That all sounds believable apart from the bit about Remi pleasuring Rudi. Garde is blatantly hetero.

Kerboom-Tish!   ;)
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 01, 2015, 10:47:25 PM
If we win this never mind Remi Garde, I think I will be at least semi hard at the end.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on December 01, 2015, 11:04:55 PM
4-0 home win. Sob
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on December 01, 2015, 11:47:54 PM
I can't see the point of making wholesale changes at this juncture, so I wouldn't make too many.  I'd go with:


                   Guzan

Hutton  Richards  Clark   ?

                   Sanchez

           Veretout.     Gana


Sinclair          Gestede       Ayew


Yes Gestede is not good enough, but we don't have a lot of other options and I think Ayew looks better cutting in from a wide position.  I would drop Guzan, but don't really know how good Bunn is and would like to see a youngster like Kinsella given a go at LB but the same applies.  As much as I like Gil as a player, there is literally no point in playing him wide in the above system.  He ends up getting the ball on the halfway line where he doesn't really hurt teams.

Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on December 02, 2015, 01:50:21 AM
I just hoped we don't get destroyed. But, seeing as we just shipped out four goals to Everton and three goals to Watford it's more than likely. It can't be worse than last years match..
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 02, 2015, 03:16:08 AM
Isn't Clark suspended for the Saints game ?

This could be the silver lining that drives us on to victory...I'm going for a Villa win.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 02, 2015, 03:25:08 AM
we are going to win eventually. It might as well be this game. 1-0 us.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: conman on December 02, 2015, 05:05:17 AM
If we win this never mind Remi Garde, I think I will be at least semi hard at the end.
i know how you feel
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 02, 2015, 08:45:01 AM
Interesting to see what team Saints play against Liverpool tonight and whether the game goes to extra time. It won't change the fact that Southampton will win on Saturday, it'll just be interesting to see.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on December 02, 2015, 09:32:47 AM
My two tickets hadn't arrived, so called ticket office only to be charged the full adult price for my son who has just turned 17.  Away days have just become even more  expensive! I'm just hoping for a decent performance and not humiliation like last season. A bit of luck might also help!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: passport1 on December 02, 2015, 09:52:51 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI

Whenever I here this it brings Randy to mind . Can't think why.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Quiet Lion on December 02, 2015, 12:40:05 PM
A savage beat down 6-0
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: YamYamVilla on December 02, 2015, 01:17:44 PM
Shane Long 2 - 0 Villa, the turd that is Villa is now flushing.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 02, 2015, 01:28:23 PM
I'd go 5 back for this one.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AVH87 on December 02, 2015, 01:29:22 PM
2-0 Southampton, maybe 3 if they fancy adding another late on.

Guzan

Hutton
Richards
Okore
Crespo

Sanchez
Gana
Veretout

Traore
Agbonlahor/Kozak
Ayew
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brian Taylor on December 02, 2015, 03:52:09 PM
I hope Christian does us a favour and knocks the morale stuffing out of them tonight....assuming he plays.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on December 02, 2015, 04:00:38 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

What did Gestede do? Ayew scored?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on December 02, 2015, 05:17:41 PM
3-0 Southampton. One week we will get a surprise and beat someone, don't think it's this week though. Mane to terrorise the fullbacks and Pelle is too good in the air for our shite centre backs.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 02, 2015, 05:20:20 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

What did Gestede do? Ayew scored?

gestede shouldnt even be at the club never ming playing regularly
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 02, 2015, 06:20:38 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

What did Gestede do? Ayew scored?

gestede shouldnt even be at the club never ming playing regularly

Jushead is so shit, when I saw the part about he should of started instead of Ayew and we would of won. I thought I was in the jokes thread for a sec.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 02, 2015, 07:06:42 PM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.

I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

What did Gestede do? Ayew scored?

gestede shouldnt even be at the club never ming playing regularly

Jushead is so shit, when I saw the part about he should of started instead of Ayew and we would of won. I thought I was in the jokes thread for a sec.

nothing against the bloke but unless he is running on to a header he is fucking shit

he cant hold play up, is shit in the air when up against a decent centre half and for the size of him he has the physical presence of an 8 week old kitten

apart from that he is bang on
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: russon on December 02, 2015, 09:25:09 PM
With Southampton being handed their arses tonight by Liverpool I wonder if this increases or decreases our chances? I fear though that the answer is immaterial and we will find ourselves in receipt of our own derriers by 5o'clock
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gpbarr on December 02, 2015, 09:27:29 PM
3-0

As I said pre Watford, its going to get worse (more defeats, more gap to close) before it gets better. Southampton are well drilled and will be far too strong for our fragile state right now. I think it will be the Newcastle game before we see any joy.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 02, 2015, 09:27:57 PM
How can it get any worse?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard E on December 02, 2015, 09:40:15 PM
How can it get any worse?

Piers Morgan could be appointed Villa Manager.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 02, 2015, 09:41:03 PM
How can it get any worse?

'Kin hell mate, that's just about the only challenge this team is capable of meeting, and, you of all people lay it down.

9-1 to Southampton.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 02, 2015, 09:44:26 PM
They've lost 3 in a row and just been smashed 6-1 at home. We need to be at them from the off. Knowing us we'll be 2-0 down within 10 mins.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on December 02, 2015, 09:53:32 PM
They've lost 3 in a row and just been smashed 6-1 at home. We need to be at them from the off. Knowing us we'll be 2-0 down within 10 mins.

Last season down there, Sox Sports News could barely keep up with texting the alerts as the goals went in.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 02, 2015, 09:56:52 PM
They've lost 3 in a row and just been smashed 6-1 at home. We need to be at them from the off. Knowing us we'll be 2-0 down within 10 mins.

Last season down there, Sox Sports News could barely keep up with texting the alerts as the goals went in.

Texts of sadness.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on December 02, 2015, 09:58:44 PM
They've lost 3 in a row and just been smashed 6-1 at home.
Everyone knows what they need!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 02, 2015, 10:00:00 PM
They've lost 3 in a row and just been smashed 6-1 at home. We need to be at them from the off. Knowing us we'll be 2-0 down within 10 mins.

Last season down there, Sox Sports News could barely keep up with texting the alerts as the goals went in.

Texts of sadness.

What's up hun?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: footyskillz on December 02, 2015, 11:51:03 PM
One thing can say I'm encouraged by Southampton heavy defeat to liverpool and ponderous defence. It's a case of two up front and pace in the sides. Agbonlahor, ayew Sinclair ,nzogbia all worth playing.

Guzan
Bacuna Richards Okore Lescott
Nzogbia sancez veretout Sinclair
Agbonlahor Ayew
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on December 03, 2015, 02:23:14 AM
One thing can say I'm encouraged by Southampton heavy defeat to liverpool and ponderous defence. It's a case of two up front and pace in the sides. Agbonlahor, ayew Sinclair ,nzogbia all worth playing.

Guzan
Bacuna Richards Okore Lescott
Nzogbia sancez veretout Sinclair
Agbonlahor Ayew
I'm sorry but that is the worst back line I have ever seen. Bacuna and Lescott on the outside would be absolute suicide. Mistakes on one side, no pace on the other. Okore hasn't logged a minute in ages. However, I do eventually want him to get his chance.

I'm sorry but I just cannot agree with starting Gabby. Love the guy but I can't justify it anymore. I want Remi Garde to develop the others.

I think they'll ticky tacky around us no matter who we put out there.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: russon on December 03, 2015, 05:23:08 AM
One thing can say I'm encouraged by Southampton heavy defeat to liverpool and ponderous defence. It's a case of two up front and pace in the sides. Agbonlahor, ayew Sinclair ,nzogbia all worth playing.

Guzan
Bacuna Richards Okore Lescott
Nzogbia sancez veretout Sinclair
Agbonlahor Ayew
Is your plan to giggle them into submission?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 03, 2015, 06:35:47 AM
That line-up would get annihilated.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 03, 2015, 07:08:55 AM
One thing can say I'm encouraged by Southampton heavy defeat to liverpool and ponderous defence. It's a case of two up front and pace in the sides. Agbonlahor, ayew Sinclair ,nzogbia all worth playing.

Guzan
Bacuna Richards Okore Lescott
Nzogbia sancez veretout Sinclair
Agbonlahor Ayew

i will give you one million pounds if that is the starting line up lol
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ldavfc4eva on December 03, 2015, 07:10:05 AM
Guzan

Hutton Richards okore crespo
   
   Veretout Sanchez Gana

Ayew    Kozak     Sinclair

Something like that, we will lose this one.

What's the best team to play if you have been hammered 6-1 in midweek........step up Aston Villa.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 03, 2015, 08:50:22 AM
The mullering they took off Liverpool is quite nice timing. I said before they were in a rut and that battering will have shattered their confidence.

The first goal, as ever, will be absolutely crucial.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: postal on December 03, 2015, 09:52:32 AM
The mullering they took off Liverpool is quite nice timing. I said before they were in a rut and that battering will have shattered their confidence.

The first goal, as ever, will be absolutely crucial.

As others have said, we have to be at them at the start and for the whole 90 minutes.

And yes, that first goal is crucial as we have teams who are low on confidence. Though Southampton are no push overs, 6-1 or not.

But get at them, and don't let stupid goals in and we can do them.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: postal on December 03, 2015, 09:53:08 AM
The mullering they took off Liverpool is quite nice timing. I said before they were in a rut and that battering will have shattered their confidence.

The first goal, as ever, will be absolutely crucial.

As others have said, we have to be at them at the start and for the whole 90 minutes.

And yes, that first goal is crucial as we have 2 teams who are low on confidence. Though Southampton are no push overs, 6-1 or not.

But get at them, and don't let stupid goals in and we can do them.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 03, 2015, 10:59:34 AM
Play N'Zogbia left back. He's not Richardson so we're already better off.
Play Lescott, and tell to stick to Pelle like glue, he's probably the one Premier League striker he's still got the abillity to deal with.
Play Richards at right back, with Okore inside him.
Play Gestede up top with Ayew and Traore either side of him, and Veretout, Gana and Sanchez behind.

It's risky but we need to take risks, and it would mean if we did keep possession, which is actually possible with that midfield, we'd have fullbacks that can cross, two wide forwards that can beat players, and a centre forward that for all his faults heads the ball at the goal.

Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 03, 2015, 11:08:16 AM
nzog and lescott in the back 4??  :o

really????
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 03, 2015, 11:11:07 AM
nzog and lescott in the back 4??  :o

really????

Replace one waste of a shirt (Richardson) with 2

Utter madness.

Richardson is one of the worst players I have ever seen in a Villa shirt, however thus far both CNZ and Lescott have surpassed him.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 03, 2015, 11:15:09 AM
Their form in all comps is WWWLLL
League only is DDWWLL

They need a little lift, a pick me up and as others have said there is no better team for them to be playing next.

Against 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' they should of definitely been up by two before 8 mins and arguably three before 11 mins.

Our only hope is getting off as many shots at Stekelenburg as we can, lately he's been looking just as dodgy as Guzan.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AVH87 on December 03, 2015, 11:45:55 AM
Richards doubtful.
Llori out.
Gabby returns.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 03, 2015, 11:57:22 AM
nzog and lescott in the back 4??  :o

really????

Replace one waste of a shirt (Richardson) with 2

Utter madness.

Richardson is one of the worst players I have ever seen in a Villa shirt, however thus far both CNZ and Lescott have surpassed him.

We're going to have to replace Clark for one, and I contest your summary of the merits of Richardson over N'Zogbia, as N'Zogbia appears to have the abillity to run, pass and even on occasion tackle, three crucial skills apparently way beyond Richardson's capabilities.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 03, 2015, 12:11:25 PM
All hail King Gabby.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on December 03, 2015, 12:17:21 PM
I really wish that I could think of us getting something out of this one but, look back, how many games had Swansea won before their win at VP + Stoke, before us their last away win was something like 787BC!!

So, if the roles were reversed and we were Soton, who would you want to play in the next match to get you back on track ....answers on a postcard please.

PS: I really, really wish I had the optimism of some on here but, the stuffing has been knocked out of me and, just feel that I've not been watching the same set of players than the optimistic people.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 03, 2015, 12:57:41 PM

Gabby returns.

The saviour returns.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 03, 2015, 12:59:22 PM
some of the ideas to combat too many mediocre to useless players is just desperate.
southaaaamton at home and needing a win to get season back on track against a no league wins since the first day of the season Villa.
No brainer, they will score they will win.We are down.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Harte on December 03, 2015, 01:02:45 PM
Can we have an option on the poll of "Southampton win by five clear goals", please?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Oscar Arce on December 03, 2015, 01:03:02 PM
Play a left sided centre back (lescott) with a right sided centre back (Okore) and play Clark at left back (not ideal but more solid than Richardson), with Hutton at right back, Richards will be unfit.
Play a solid midfield two (sanchez and Gana) with our best two crossers either side of them (Bacuna and Sinclair).
Play two up top, Gestede and Gabby or Kozak and Ayew, and get the ball into them.
Traore and Nzog an option for Bacuna and Sinclair.
We have to go for it and stop playing fiddly diddly football, so Gil and Grealish need to sit out for a bit of biff bash bosh, it's our only hope.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 03, 2015, 01:04:18 PM

Gabby returns.

The saviour returns.

more like the savoury

he's probably put on a stone whilst injured and has a semi permanent orange tattoo on his hand from all the wotsits he's eaten
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: YamYamVilla on December 03, 2015, 01:10:23 PM
a bit off topic but as a season ticket holder, the last game I saw us win in the flesh was the semi final in April, 8 bloody months  :-[
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on December 03, 2015, 01:17:21 PM
Play a left sided centre back (lescott) with a right sided centre back (Okore) and play Clark at left back (not ideal but more solid than Richardson), with Hutton at right back, Richards will be unfit.
Play a solid midfield two (sanchez and Gana) with our best two crossers either side of them (Bacuna and Sinclair).
Play two up top, Gestede and Gabby or Kozak and Ayew, and get the ball into them.
Traore and Nzog an option for Bacuna and Sinclair.
We have to go for it and stop playing fiddly diddly football, so Gil and Grealish need to sit out for a bit of biff bash bosh, it's our only hope.

Clark is suspended so it looks like the back four will pick itself - Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Richardson = dreadful
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 03, 2015, 01:23:00 PM
Play a left sided centre back (lescott) with a right sided centre back (Okore) and play Clark at left back (not ideal but more solid than Richardson), with Hutton at right back, Richards will be unfit.
Play a solid midfield two (sanchez and Gana) with our best two crossers either side of them (Bacuna and Sinclair).
Play two up top, Gestede and Gabby or Kozak and Ayew, and get the ball into them.
Traore and Nzog an option for Bacuna and Sinclair.
We have to go for it and stop playing fiddly diddly football, so Gil and Grealish need to sit out for a bit of biff bash bosh, it's our only hope.

Clark is suspended so it looks like the back four will pick itself - Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Richardson = dreadful
Add Guzan and that is not so much a defence but a surrender. It could get vey ugly.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: supertom on December 03, 2015, 01:35:41 PM
Play a left sided centre back (lescott) with a right sided centre back (Okore) and play Clark at left back (not ideal but more solid than Richardson), with Hutton at right back, Richards will be unfit.
Play a solid midfield two (sanchez and Gana) with our best two crossers either side of them (Bacuna and Sinclair).
Play two up top, Gestede and Gabby or Kozak and Ayew, and get the ball into them.
Traore and Nzog an option for Bacuna and Sinclair.
We have to go for it and stop playing fiddly diddly football, so Gil and Grealish need to sit out for a bit of biff bash bosh, it's our only hope.

Clark is suspended so it looks like the back four will pick itself - Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Richardson = dreadful
Add Guzan and that is not so much a defence but a surrender. It could get vey ugly.
We could get pelted worse than we did at the end of last season under Sherwood.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on December 03, 2015, 01:36:54 PM
Southampton seems like a very, very long trip right now
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on December 03, 2015, 01:43:16 PM

Gabby returns.

The saviour returns.

more like the savoury

he's probably put on a stone whilst injured and has a semi permanent orange tattoo on his hand from all the wotsits he's eaten

haha
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 03, 2015, 01:49:21 PM

Gabby returns.

The saviour returns.

I was going to say return of the king, but we're not going to B9 (Mordor) and they're not managed by Holloway (Gollum)
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on December 03, 2015, 01:55:52 PM
On the plus side if Southampton do get more than the 6 goals it gives Gabby an ideal opportunity to improve on his 8 touches of the ball in his last game with all the restarts!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AVH87 on December 03, 2015, 02:41:24 PM
Play a left sided centre back (lescott) with a right sided centre back (Okore) and play Clark at left back (not ideal but more solid than Richardson), with Hutton at right back, Richards will be unfit.
Play a solid midfield two (sanchez and Gana) with our best two crossers either side of them (Bacuna and Sinclair).
Play two up top, Gestede and Gabby or Kozak and Ayew, and get the ball into them.
Traore and Nzog an option for Bacuna and Sinclair.
We have to go for it and stop playing fiddly diddly football, so Gil and Grealish need to sit out for a bit of biff bash bosh, it's our only hope.

Clark is suspended so it looks like the back four will pick itself - Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Richardson = dreadful

I've read this a couple of times, but I'm pretty sure Clark isn't suspended. He has 4 yellows in the league.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: in exile on December 03, 2015, 02:46:45 PM
Play a left sided centre back (lescott) with a right sided centre back (Okore) and play Clark at left back (not ideal but more solid than Richardson), with Hutton at right back, Richards will be unfit.
Play a solid midfield two (sanchez and Gana) with our best two crossers either side of them (Bacuna and Sinclair).
Play two up top, Gestede and Gabby or Kozak and Ayew, and get the ball into them.
Traore and Nzog an option for Bacuna and Sinclair.
We have to go for it and stop playing fiddly diddly football, so Gil and Grealish need to sit out for a bit of biff bash bosh, it's our only hope.

Clark is suspended so it looks like the back four will pick itself - Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Richardson = dreadful

I've read this a couple of times, but I'm pretty sure Clark isn't suspended. He has 4 yellows in the league.
Here is the link confirming Clark's suspension
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/suspensions (http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/suspensions)
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on December 03, 2015, 02:47:10 PM

Gabby returns.

The saviour returns.

Your minds are too green, I despise all I've seen
You can't stake your lives on a Saviour Gabby
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: conman on December 03, 2015, 02:50:26 PM
Play a left sided centre back (lescott) with a right sided centre back (Okore) and play Clark at left back (not ideal but more solid than Richardson), with Hutton at right back, Richards will be unfit.
Play a solid midfield two (sanchez and Gana) with our best two crossers either side of them (Bacuna and Sinclair).
Play two up top, Gestede and Gabby or Kozak and Ayew, and get the ball into them.
Traore and Nzog an option for Bacuna and Sinclair.
We have to go for it and stop playing fiddly diddly football, so Gil and Grealish need to sit out for a bit of biff bash bosh, it's our only hope.

Clark is suspended so it looks like the back four will pick itself - Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Richardson = dreadful

I've read this a couple of times, but I'm pretty sure Clark isn't suspended. He has 4 yellows in the league.
read it again
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 03, 2015, 02:56:13 PM
Clark has 4 yellows in the league and 1 in the LC against sha, so that's the 5 bookings.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 03, 2015, 03:29:15 PM
when you start concerning your self about the availability Calamity Clark you know you are in trouble.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: postal on December 03, 2015, 03:50:37 PM
Its a shame that Grealish's "ban" isnt over, but I guess Remi can tell if his attitude has changed, but I hope it he's not going to be bloody minded about it.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AVH87 on December 03, 2015, 04:06:13 PM
I wouldn't normally be concerning myself over Clark being out. But with Richards doubtful, Llori and Crespo injured and Okore not match fit it is an issue to be honest.

Thanks for clearing it up PWS/In Exile, I'd just checked his stats in the league so missed the one he clocked up in the league cup.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on December 03, 2015, 04:33:20 PM
How the f..k are all these players injured - they haven't played hardly at all this season!!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gregavfc69/70 on December 03, 2015, 05:03:08 PM
Agreed Skerra. There's far too many crocks and the injury prone in this squad !
Why were they ever brought to the club in the first place?
This means there's no competition for places - too many failures in the first team getting away with it and not being dropped.
AND being paid £20,000 to £40,000 per week!
Not just obscene but very, very worrying and alarming. We need a massive clear out, contracts paid off and FREE TRANSFERS
given - and that includes you deadbeat GABBY !!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: passport1 on December 03, 2015, 05:27:27 PM
According to Garde at this mornings press conference only two are out,Illori not fully fit yet,Crespo not available for selection .

No mention of Richards or Clark.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 03, 2015, 05:40:33 PM
According to Garde at this mornings press conference only two are out,Illori not fully fit yet,Crespo not available for selection .

No mention of Richards or Clark.

Clark is suspended for not taking the penalty release clause.

It's another measure of how low we've sunk.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on December 03, 2015, 05:58:05 PM
Did illori have a leg off or something?
It's taking him a bloody long time to get fit.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: preston28 on December 03, 2015, 07:31:13 PM
3-0 defeat.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: footyskillz on December 03, 2015, 07:54:36 PM
One thing can say I'm encouraged by Southampton heavy defeat to liverpool and ponderous defence. It's a case of two up front and pace in the sides. Agbonlahor, ayew Sinclair ,nzogbia all worth playing.

Guzan
Bacuna Richards Okore Lescott
Nzogbia sancez veretout Sinclair
Agbonlahor Ayew

i will give you one million pounds if that is the starting line up lol

I'd rather have 3 points
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on December 03, 2015, 07:58:49 PM
As I've mentioned before, as match day approaches, more & more vote that we are not going to lose the match. Highest all week at nearly 34% - please, let me have a bit of whatever you are taking.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 03, 2015, 08:03:25 PM
a bit off topic but as a season ticket holder, the last game I saw us win in the flesh was the semi final in April, 8 bloody months  :-[
painful innit? 
Keep the faith mate. We'll be back cos we are The Villa!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 03, 2015, 08:06:26 PM
According to Garde at this mornings press conference only two are out,Illori not fully fit yet,Crespo not available for selection .

No mention of Richards or Clark.

Clark is suspended for not taking the penalty release clause.

It's another measure of how low we've sunk.
What's the penalty release clause?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 03, 2015, 09:01:39 PM
According to Garde at this mornings press conference only two are out,Illori not fully fit yet,Crespo not available for selection .

No mention of Richards or Clark.

Clark is suspended for not taking the penalty release clause.

It's another measure of how low we've sunk.
What's the penalty release clause?

Ask Barry!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 03, 2015, 09:03:36 PM
According to Garde at this mornings press conference only two are out,Illori not fully fit yet,Crespo not available for selection .

No mention of Richards or Clark.

Clark is suspended for not taking the penalty release clause.

It's another measure of how low we've sunk.
What's the penalty release clause?

Ask Barry!
???
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 03, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
A team off the back of a six goal humping does not react the following game and dole out a whacking of their own. This is the ideal team to be plaing; one whose confidence is as brittle as ours.

Score first and we win.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Taylor on December 03, 2015, 10:25:19 PM
Got a feeling we may win this. Voted for a loss though.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on December 03, 2015, 10:25:22 PM
Team on a bit of a sticky run and on the back of a 1-6 humping, along come the Villa to help out and get you back on track.

3-0 defeat. Backlash.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on December 04, 2015, 12:14:59 AM
Got a feeling we may win this. Voted for a loss though.

I must admit, this gave me the biggest Villa-related laugh I've had for a while. A classic Villa prediction. And no one lie, we're all thinking it.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on December 04, 2015, 01:04:57 AM
2-2 draw. The win would obviously be great, without stating the absolute obvious.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DeKuip on December 04, 2015, 02:15:40 AM
This is where it all started going wrong back in May, so hopefully it's where the recovery begins too.
Everyone's either written us off or wants us down so it really is time to close ranks and every single one of us, players and fans together, give it the 110% Mr Saunders always demanded.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on December 04, 2015, 07:15:23 AM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.
B
I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

Sorry mate, Gestede is a donkey. I'd sell him. Get Robinson and Sellars playing.

Ayew is our brightest spark at present. Get Kinsella in at left back, Bunn in goal, and surely things will look better.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on December 04, 2015, 07:37:04 AM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 04, 2015, 07:53:21 AM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.
B
I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

Sorry mate, Gestede is a donkey. I'd sell him. Get Robinson and Sellars playing.

Ayew is our brightest spark at present. Get Kinsella in at left back, Bunn in goal, and surely things will look better.

gestede is one of the most limited forwards i have ever seen

i would rather we blood someone from the academy than play that carthorse

and kozak should have been fucked off on loan as he obviously doesnt have a future with us
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on December 04, 2015, 08:20:50 AM
I think we will lose 2-0. Just can't see when the run will end.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AVH87 on December 04, 2015, 08:23:14 AM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.

Would be nice if the club would communicate with the fans on the puzzling omission of Kozak from the 18. At wolves in pre-season he scored 2, one of them a very good goal.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villasjf on December 04, 2015, 08:34:13 AM
Kozak played and scored for the reserves this week.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on December 04, 2015, 10:20:24 AM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.

Would be nice if the club would communicate with the fans on the puzzling omission of Kozak from the 18. At wolves in pre-season he scored 2, one of them a very good goal.
I don't see he has an attitude problem, he just doesn't seem the type.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on December 04, 2015, 10:55:28 AM
Here we go again.

We're owed a big performance after the last two appearances down there, and Christ do we need one. Just rang the ticket office and we've got about 50 tickets left of our 1,707 allocation so at least we'll have a fairly decent backing.

I want to say we'll finally come good and get a suprise win but I've been saying that for weeks.
B
I'd start the same team as Watford but with Gestede instead of Ayew. We would have won that otherwise.

Sorry mate, Gestede is a donkey. I'd sell him. Get Robinson and Sellars playing.

Ayew is our brightest spark at present. Get Kinsella in at left back, Bunn in goal, and surely things will look better.

I would prefer to see Ayew start on the left and cutting in, as that seems his real strength.  That would mean either Gestede or Agbonlahor starting up front, which is far from ideal but the only real options we have.   Agree about Kinsella and Bunn.  I think it's time to try a different option at left back and I just think Guzan makes everyone nervous.  I really like Gil, but he is not a wide player and we need someone out there like Bacuna who is going to work back as well.

 
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AVH87 on December 04, 2015, 11:43:41 AM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.

Would be nice if the club would communicate with the fans on the puzzling omission of Kozak from the 18. At wolves in pre-season he scored 2, one of them a very good goal.
I don't see he has an attitude problem, he just doesn't seem the type.

Managed to find an update: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/libor-kozak-remi-garde-explains-10543969#ICID=FB-Birm-avfc

Not a fitness or attitude thing, just not considered better than Gabby/Gestede/Ayew.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on December 04, 2015, 12:06:38 PM
One day it'll just click and we'll get the win nobody expects us to. Allez, allez.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 04, 2015, 12:06:51 PM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.

Would be nice if the club would communicate with the fans on the puzzling omission of Kozak from the 18. At wolves in pre-season he scored 2, one of them a very good goal.
I don't see he has an attitude problem, he just doesn't seem the type.

Managed to find an update: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/libor-kozak-remi-garde-explains-10543969#ICID=FB-Birm-avfc

Not a fitness or attitude thing, just not considered better than Gabby/Gestede/Ayew.

He must be much crapper than I remember if he is worse than Gabby and Gestede

Looking at the poll 63% said he should be in the starting line up.

Fucking unbelievable is that - I mean he's hardly going to be match fit. A couple of sub appearances may be required first perchance
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 04, 2015, 12:47:43 PM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.

Not rated by Remi it seems according to something on OS
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on December 04, 2015, 01:03:31 PM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.

Not rated by Remi it seems according to something on OS

I can't see the point of keeping him in January if that is the case then.  He came from a big club for a biggish fee, so I'm guessing he will be on decent money.  Best letting him try his luck somewhere else.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brian Taylor on December 04, 2015, 04:08:53 PM
Scousers rattled them and we can too! C'mon da villa!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on December 04, 2015, 05:56:17 PM

Gabby returns.

The saviour returns.

more like the savoury

he's probably put on a stone whilst injured and has a semi permanent orange tattoo on his hand from all the wotsits he's eaten

haha

Gabby was in Las Vegas last week, "recuperating" from his injury by sitting at a gaming table for hours on end.

All with the club's blessing.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Harte on December 04, 2015, 06:03:58 PM
Gabby was in Las Vegas last week, "recuperating" from his injury by sitting at a gaming table for hours on end.
Hours, you say? It was probably too much effort to place a bet.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on December 04, 2015, 06:13:34 PM
Gabby was in Las Vegas last week, "recuperating" from his injury by sitting at a gaming table for hours on end.
Hours, you say? It was probably too much effort to place a bet.

apparently he only touched his chips 8 times, twice when they were still in the fryer
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Gareth on December 04, 2015, 07:29:27 PM
Thought we were much better last week in the main, killed off again by individual mistakes so I am going for a further improvement with a little less defensive suicide!

2-2

Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 04, 2015, 08:28:37 PM
Still no Kozak in the squad again this weekend. That's three managers now who haven't picked him, he must look terrible in training or have an attitude issue. To constantly be left out for shite like Gabby and Gestede and to not even get a chance there has to be something going on.

Not rated by Remi it seems according to something on OS

I can't see the point of keeping him in January if that is the case then.  He came from a big club for a biggish fee, so I'm guessing he will be on decent money.  Best letting him try his luck somewhere else.

Now Blackburn have had their embargo lifted I'd expect Lambert to make a loan move for him in January.

Would make sense in our situation if he can score a few in the championship.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pooligan on December 04, 2015, 08:31:19 PM
I expect another defeat sadly.When your on a bad run as the Saints currently are,villa are the team you would want to play  Saints 2 Villa 0
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on December 04, 2015, 10:34:21 PM
Against all odds a clean sheet and a 2-0 win. Jordan and another a Jordan to notch.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tim on December 04, 2015, 10:35:38 PM
Can see nothing but a sad few weeks for us. Don't think we'll get anything from this or the next game.

Aren't I a right laugh?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on December 04, 2015, 10:42:31 PM
Can see nothing but a sad few weeks for us. Don't think we'll get anything from this or the next game.

Aren't I a right laugh?
It's what they've done to me too.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on December 04, 2015, 10:45:13 PM
Against all odds a clean sheet and a 2-0 win. Jordan and another a Jordan to notch.

Drink up please folks. Last orders!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on December 04, 2015, 11:05:12 PM
Against all odds a clean sheet and a 2-0 win. Jordan and another a Jordan to notch.

Drink up please folks. Last orders!
Hic
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on December 04, 2015, 11:16:09 PM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 05, 2015, 08:07:36 AM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

I think a team containing Lescott, a Centre half back from a serious injury and a raw kid playing Left Back would grind out a hammering that surpassed the beating Everton dished out.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eric woolban woolban on December 05, 2015, 08:14:29 AM
5-0.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 05, 2015, 09:06:14 AM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

I think a team containing Lescott, a Centre half back from a serious injury and a raw kid playing Left Back would grind out a hammering that surpassed the beating Everton dished out.

I'd have to concur
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve kirk on December 05, 2015, 09:56:01 AM
Them 2 us 1 which will be 14 league games without a win, would that be a club record or are we already there?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 09:56:13 AM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

I think a team containing Lescott, a Centre half back from a serious injury and a raw kid playing Left Back would grind out a hammering that surpassed the beating Everton dished out.

I'd have to concur
[/quote
I think my mom in goals, my sister at Cb
and my nan at Lb would improve that defence.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 09:57:39 AM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

I think a team containing Lescott, a Centre half back from a serious injury and a raw kid playing Left Back would grind out a hammering that surpassed the beating Everton dished out.

I'd have to concur
[/quote
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 05, 2015, 10:32:04 AM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 05, 2015, 10:53:26 AM
Surprise me please Villa.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 11:18:06 AM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
shit happens
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 11:20:28 AM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 05, 2015, 11:22:01 AM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 11:39:39 AM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: claret and blue blood on December 05, 2015, 11:47:34 AM
Garde must be scratching his head in desperation with the defensive options for today, Clark being out is a good thing and he has no choice there Lescott in the centre seems logical but who partners him and the fullbacks God only knows . If Richards is fit I'd like to see him at right back, Okore alongside Lescott would be OK but left back?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ajdainty89 on December 05, 2015, 11:49:48 AM
I've got a right ol' tingle about this one!
1-2 Villa to have that "turning point" today.


Needless to say I've had that tingle for a while now, so realistically my head score is a shameful 3-1 Villa loss :(

Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on December 05, 2015, 12:27:20 PM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

I think a team containing Lescott, a Centre half back from a serious injury and a raw kid playing Left Back would grind out a hammering that surpassed the beating Everton dished out.

I'd have to concur
[/quote
I think my mom in goals, my sister at Cb
and my nan at Lb would improve that defence.



Are you Geoffrey Boycott?


Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karl Bridges on December 05, 2015, 12:29:47 PM
Although i'd love us to be the coupon buster of the week I see a 6-3 scoreline not in our favour.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on December 05, 2015, 12:30:48 PM
2 - 1 Saints
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on December 05, 2015, 12:35:51 PM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

Not sure about that back four.  If we are going to try and go down the hard to beat route, I would probably go with:


                     Guzan

Hutton   Richards   Clark   Lescott

                   Sanchez

Bacuna    Veretout   Gana    Richardson

                      Ayew


Lescott in a left back because there are no other options.  Richardson and Bacuna in ahead of more creative players because they are more likely to work back and defend. 
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 12:41:43 PM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

I think a team containing Lescott, a Centre half back from a serious injury and a raw kid playing Left Back would grind out a hammering that surpassed the beating Everton dished out.

I'd have to concur
[/quote
I think my mom in goals, my sister at Cb
and my nan at Lb would improve that defence.



Are you Geoffrey Boycott?
egg on toast
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on December 05, 2015, 12:45:28 PM
Both Richards and Clark out...this could get very messy today.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on December 05, 2015, 12:56:01 PM
I hope they surprise me, but I think we've got to the point where things can't turn around.  I bet most players have told their agents to go sounding out other clubs for next season - the more that get positive responses, the less likely that player is to be giving it all to stay up.  If they have a premier league future next season, why should they care if Villa do or not.

Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: placeforparks on December 05, 2015, 01:02:35 PM
you've just been smashed 6-1 at home, and we turn up.

bet koeman can't believe his luck.

4-0 saints.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 01:05:26 PM
I think it's time we bought back Baker. We are desperate for defenders and we have him out on loan! Steve Froggatt said on WM recently that he thought Baker would make a good stop gap full back and I agree with him. Desperate times require desperate measures.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2015, 01:08:10 PM
I think it's time we bought back Baker. We are desperate for defenders and we have him out on loan! Steve Froggatt said on WM recently that he thought Baker would make a good stop gap full back and I agree with him. Desperate times require desperate measures.

As he's on a season long loan I don't think we can call him back.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 01:11:44 PM
I think it's time we bought back Baker. We are desperate for defenders and we have him out on loan! Steve Froggatt said on WM recently that he thought Baker would make a good stop gap full back and I agree with him. Desperate times require desperate measures.

As he's on a season long loan I don't think we can call him back.
Ok. Yet more bad management.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 05, 2015, 01:15:13 PM
Mane running at Richardson AND Lescott....oh dear.

Okore is back but he had a shocker at Southampton last season albeit on one leg.

There's more chance of Maddy turning up than keeping a clean sheet today.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2015, 01:18:01 PM
Not really, we have 6 players that can play CB, so sending a 7th one out on loan is hardly the strangest decision ever made by a club.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on December 05, 2015, 01:20:05 PM
I can't see us getting anything if we go for it, so it's time to start grinding out the points:

Guzan

Hutton Okore Lescott Kinsella

Bacuna Sanchez Gana Vertout

Gil

Ayew

Subs: Bunn, Richardson, Sinclair, Traore, N'Zogbia, Gestede, Agbonlahor

Thought Sinclair had a very good first half last week and should be given another chance on the left. We need one of Gana or Veretout to play next to Sanchez. Both of them got too far ahead of the ball last week and Sanchez got isolated. Our back four looks horrible no matter what combination we put out. Going to a high scoring game - Ill say 3-3

-----------------------Guzan
Richards/Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Rico
----------------Veretout, Sanchez
-------------Gueye, Gil, Sinclair
---------------------Ayew
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 05, 2015, 01:20:15 PM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.

Don't get your beanie hat in a twist.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 01:21:13 PM
Not really, we have 6 players that can play CB, so sending a 7th one out on loan is hardly the strangest decision ever made by a club.
Maybe.  But right now we need every single bit of help we can get. All hands to the pumps.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on December 05, 2015, 01:21:50 PM
Predicting a typical Australian Sunday morning for me - wake up, check score, swear, roll over, go back to sleep.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 01:23:42 PM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.

Don't get your beanie hat in a twist.
D**k
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2015, 01:25:08 PM
Personal insults are not tolerated, please knock it off.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on December 05, 2015, 01:26:52 PM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.

Don't get your beanie hat in a twist.
D**k

1) You don't have to asterisk the letters of 'dick' out. I don't think our fragile minds are going to be damaged by seeing the word 'dick'.

2) However, if you use it to refer to other posters you will find your stay with us short-lived.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on December 05, 2015, 02:02:22 PM
I'm afraid it was the much worse word, dork.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on December 05, 2015, 02:03:54 PM
Dark? Dusk?

Come on you Villa boys! Please!!!
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on December 05, 2015, 02:04:50 PM
Hutton, Okore, Lescott, Bacuna back four. HA HA HA
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: footyskillz on December 05, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
One thing can say I'm encouraged by Southampton heavy defeat to liverpool and ponderous defence. It's a case of two up front and pace in the sides. Agbonlahor, ayew Sinclair ,nzogbia all worth playing.

Guzan
Bacuna Richards Okore Lescott
Nzogbia sancez veretout Sinclair
Agbonlahor Ayew

i will give you one million pounds if that is the starting line up lol

I'd rather have 3 points


Funkletrumpet how much you giving me for getting the back four right ha.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy65 on December 05, 2015, 02:15:19 PM
I think it's time we bought back Baker. We are desperate for defenders and we have him out on loan! Steve Froggatt said on WM recently that he thought Baker would make a good stop gap full back and I agree with him. Desperate times require desperate measures.

Great idea
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 02:53:34 PM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.

Don't get your beanie hat in a twist.
D**k

1) You don't have to asterisk the letters of 'dick' out. I don't think our fragile minds are going to be damaged by seeing the word 'dick'.

2) However, if you use it to refer to other posters you will find your stay with us short-lived.
I apologise, it was a reaction to him taking the piss out of me.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 05, 2015, 03:40:02 PM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.

Don't get your beanie hat in a twist.
D**k

1) You don't have to asterisk the letters of 'dick' out. I don't think our fragile minds are going to be damaged by seeing the word 'dick'.

2) However, if you use it to refer to other posters you will find your stay with us short-lived.
I apologise, it was a reaction to him taking the piss out of me.

Are you sure you're not Bono?
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on December 05, 2015, 04:02:51 PM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.

Don't get your beanie hat in a twist.
D**k

1) You don't have to asterisk the letters of 'dick' out. I don't think our fragile minds are going to be damaged by seeing the word 'dick'.

2) However, if you use it to refer to other posters you will find your stay with us short-lived.
I apologise, it was a reaction to him taking the piss out of me.

Are you sure you're not Bono?
ha ha ha that's really funny.
Title: Re: Southampton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: conman on December 06, 2015, 02:46:45 AM
The Edge is having yet another quoting nightmare.
It would be better if you commented on my post instead of trying to be clever

I've no idea what your comment was.
Well I have to do this on my phone as I don't have a computer and sometimes it
goes wrong. My original comment was in response to someone's team selection for today.

Don't get your beanie hat in a twist.
D**k

1) You don't have to asterisk the letters of 'dick' out. I don't think our fragile minds are going to be damaged by seeing the word 'dick'.

2) However, if you use it to refer to other posters you will find your stay with us short-lived.
I apologise, it was a reaction to him taking the piss out of me.

Are you sure you're not Bono?
ha ha ha that's really funny.
I dont get it ,,,,,,is it something to do with that south park episode when bono was a shit
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