Villa ParkI think someone is due a good hiding from the Villa. I'll go 4-1 with 2 each for Kodja & Hogan. Hopefully you can bring some luck with you. Are Ipswich your nearest team? If so that result would be even better 👍
Saturday 11th Feb 3pm
In anticipation of the upcoming game i thought i'd start the pre-match thread a bit earlier in the week than its perhaps usually done. I'm coming up for this one, seen four wins from four visits so hopefully we'll resume our winning ways having not had a victory since Boxing Day. I think Hogan will be on fire in this one and can see Jedinak playing an anchor role letting Hourihane and Lansbury to get forward. Maybe Taylor to start at left back too? Either way I think we'll win 2-1 or 3-1. Kodjia and Hogan to kick off their partnership with a couple of goals.
Villa ParkI think someone is due a good hiding from the Villa. I'll go 4-1 with 2 each for Kodja & Hogan. Hopefully you can bring some luck with you. Are Ipswich your nearest team? If so that result would be even better 👍
Saturday 11th Feb 3pm
In anticipation of the upcoming game i thought i'd start the pre-match thread a bit earlier in the week than its perhaps usually done. I'm coming up for this one, seen four wins from four visits so hopefully we'll resume our winning ways having not had a victory since Boxing Day. I think Hogan will be on fire in this one and can see Jedinak playing an anchor role letting Hourihane and Lansbury to get forward. Maybe Taylor to start at left back too? Either way I think we'll win 2-1 or 3-1. Kodjia and Hogan to kick off their partnership with a couple of goals.
I think someone is due a good hiding from the Villa.
Wm reporting tonight that bruce is going to stick with 3 5 2 ::)
Ok I'd like us to give somebody a good hiding. I think we might have a squad capable of doing this. I'm hoping it's going to be soon.
I think someone is due a good hiding from the Villa.
Aaargh! WHY do people trot this out?! It's meaningless, nobody is "due" a good hiding, because we haven't been playing well enough to inflict one! Sorry, but it's one of those sayings that really annoys me.
Geography was never my strong point lol.Villa ParkI think someone is due a good hiding from the Villa. I'll go 4-1 with 2 each for Kodja & Hogan. Hopefully you can bring some luck with you. Are Ipswich your nearest team? If so that result would be even better 👍
Saturday 11th Feb 3pm
In anticipation of the upcoming game i thought i'd start the pre-match thread a bit earlier in the week than its perhaps usually done. I'm coming up for this one, seen four wins from four visits so hopefully we'll resume our winning ways having not had a victory since Boxing Day. I think Hogan will be on fire in this one and can see Jedinak playing an anchor role letting Hourihane and Lansbury to get forward. Maybe Taylor to start at left back too? Either way I think we'll win 2-1 or 3-1. Kodjia and Hogan to kick off their partnership with a couple of goals.
League wise its Crawley Town! Brighton to the south and Palace to the north too.
Wm reporting tonight that bruce is going to stick with 3 5 2 ::)
Haven't got too much of a problem with that if he does. We created chances off the back off it. Not sticking them away cost us on Saturday eventually.
Wm reporting tonight that bruce is going to stick with 3 5 2 ::)
Haven't got too much of a problem with that if he does. We created chances off the back off it. Not sticking them away cost us on Saturday eventually.
As long as that bastard Gates isn't playing, we'll be fine. Gamboling little swine.
Am I the only one who thinks £30 for a ticket is a fucking scandal?
Am I the only one who thinks £30 for a ticket is a fucking scandal?If you're looking to buy, Seatwave have tickets as low as £11, at the minute. Loads at £15.
Am I the only one who thinks this new change of style would be perfectly suited to Amavi at wing back.No, you most certainly are not.
Am I the only one who thinks this new change of style would be perfectly suited to Amavi at wing back.
It appears the plodding Icelander and a Swansea stiff are ahead of him now in the pecking order.
£25 mill anyone?
Oh, and yes, a 2-2 draw.
Was he injured or just dropped? I can't remember.Am I the only one who thinks this new change of style would be perfectly suited to Amavi at wing back.
It appears the plodding Icelander and a Swansea stiff are ahead of him now in the pecking order.
£25 mill anyone?
Oh, and yes, a 2-2 draw.
I've always thought Amavi should be used as a winger. He couldn't defend for toffee.
Although Ipswich as a club don't particularly arouse any feelings in me either way, I would just like to say that Alan Brazil is a complete and utter wanker.Yes, Alan Brazil, the red-faced, bloated King of Corporate....woooosh!
Think Bruce needs to go back to basics with a good old 4-4-2
Johnston
Bree
Baker
Chester
Amavi
Adomah
Hourihane
Lansbury
Green/bacuna
Hogan
Kodjia
I think someone is due a good hiding from the Villa.
Aaargh! WHY do people trot this out?! It's meaningless, nobody is "due" a good hiding, because we haven't been playing well enough to inflict one! Sorry, but it's one of those sayings that really annoys me.
Bruce v McCarthey. Anyone making reference to the Beautiful Game may find themselves reported to Trading Standards.It'll be one for the purists. 5-4 win all over it.
Thanks chaps. North Stand has indeed been cheaper in past, but last few games I've sat in there its been a bit shit (surrounded by overly pissed up / aggressive twats - not conducive to a trip to the game with my nephews). Needed a few seats together so had to use Pravda, but £30 for a seat in the 'Doug Ellis' seems a bit much when we're playing Ipswich in the second division...
Bruce v McCarthey. Anyone making reference to the Beautiful Game may find themselves reported to Trading Standards.
must stick with 352 or it'll get even more confusing for the players. Hopefully Jedinak is back to allow Lansbury and Hourihane to push forward. I'm not going to predict as I keep getting it wrong.
Johnstone
Elphick Chester Baker
Bree Jedinak Amavi/Taylor
Lansbury Hourihane
Hogan Kodjia
must stick with 352 or it'll get even more confusing for the players. Hopefully Jedinak is back to allow Lansbury and Hourihane to push forward. I'm not going to predict as I keep getting it wrong.
Johnstone
Elphick Chester Baker
Bree Jedinak Amavi/Taylor
Lansbury Hourihane
Hogan Kodjia
Wins the best team and formation competition
I'm still struggling to understand how 352 can be our best formation with all the attacking players we have at our disposal and a limited supply of centre backs...it doesn't make sense! One injury to either of the 3 centre backs and we're either changing formation, calling upon Richards or asking someone else to play out of position.
The logical formation is 442 and providing service to what could potentially be the best pair of forwards in the Championship.
Johnstone
Bree Chester Baker Taylor
Jedinak
Bjarnason Lansbury Hourihane
Hogan Kodjia
Thanks chaps. North Stand has indeed been cheaper in past, but last few games I've sat in there its been a bit shit (surrounded by overly pissed up / aggressive twats - not conducive to a trip to the game with my nephews). Needed a few seats together so had to use Pravda, but £30 for a seat in the 'Doug Ellis' seems a bit much when we're playing Ipswich in the second division...
If you're all adults you can get 3 together on Seatwave in Witton Lane Upper for about £51 inc fees.
I'm still struggling to understand how 352 can be our best formation with all the attacking players we have at our disposal and a limited supply of centre backs...it doesn't make sense! One injury to either of the 3 centre backs and we're either changing formation, calling upon Richards or asking someone else to play out of position.
The logical formation is 442 and providing service to what could potentially be the best pair of forwards in the Championship.
Johnstone
Bree Chester Baker Taylor
Jedinak
Bjarnason Lansbury Hourihane
Hogan Kodjia
Yes I would rather have a 4-1-3-2 as it keeps Elphick away from the side and neither Bree or Taylor are really wing backs.
Just replace Green (who is unlucky) with Bjarnason who apparently played for Basle on the right hand side of midfield.
Have to win our home games as our away form is dire!
Yes, someone's due a hammering soon!! Lol!!
I think someone is due a good hiding from the Villa.
Aaargh! WHY do people trot this out?! It's meaningless, nobody is "due" a good hiding, because we haven't been playing well enough to inflict one! Sorry, but it's one of those sayings that really annoys me.
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Its time for the cat Tony
But, it's the year of the rooster.
But, it's the year of the rooster.
Rooster? I've still been putting monkey on my cheques!
3-0 Villa.
I thought SB had already said last week he was persisting with 3 (or 5) at the back?
If so it just looks like a way of making us defensively more solid and/or so he can shoe-horn Elphick into the team?
I thought SB had already said last week he was persisting with 3 (or 5) at the back?
If so it just looks like a way of making us defensively more solid and/or so he can shoe-horn Elphick into the team?
Why would he want to shoe horn Elphick into the side?
I thought SB had already said last week he was persisting with 3 (or 5) at the back?
If so it just looks like a way of making us defensively more solid and/or so he can shoe-horn Elphick into the team?
Why would he want to shoe horn Elphick into the side?
I am sure I read something the other week apart how SB said leaving him out was the most difficult thing he had to do; he was a model pro etc etc
Jedi still out. Really think he would make a difference with this new midfield.
Which tickets have I bought?
Aston Villa
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
11/02/2017 15:00
Villa Park
Quantity: 1 ticket(s) Doug Ellis Stand
Block: p5
Row: cc
Seat(s): between 177 and 179
taylor will start at lbI don't get this. If we play three at the back surely Amavi is perfect for wing back. I'd persist with him myself.
I thought SB had already said last week he was persisting with 3 (or 5) at the back?
If so it just looks like a way of making us defensively more solid and/or so he can shoe-horn Elphick into the team?
Why would he want to shoe horn Elphick into the side?
I am sure I read something the other week apart how SB said leaving him out was the most difficult thing he had to do; he was a model pro etc etc
I'd play Gardner at DCM so letting the other 2 be further forward supporting Hogan and JK. A sort of 3-3-2-2 formation !So would I. My only concern if he insists on 3 at the back is lack of width and I don't know if Bree and Taylor are the answer to that.
Unbeaten home record has to go by the law of averages - this is where it does. 0-2 to ipswich
I have just read that Jedinak is still out so i think without him we will struggle 2-2 i am going for
I think we'll lose 1-2 but still go on and win the League.I think we'll win 2-0 but finish runners up :)
2-0 and 2 goal of the season contenders. A flying header after a sweeping move from our own byline, the other a half volley from the 35 yards.
2-0 and 2 goal of the season contenders. A flying header after a sweeping move from our own byline, the other a half volley from the 35 yards.
I had my own prediction but this one is much better, so I am going with it. :)
Jason Dozzell
Hows the weather in Aston? Havent looked out the window yet but it was snowing down here last night?Just been down there. Aston parks looks like the North pole and there is so much snow covering Villa Park that you can just see the floodlight pylons.
Upon leaving for Villa Park later, tell your loved ones you 'might be gone some time '.Hows the weather in Aston? Havent looked out the window yet but it was snowing down here last night?Just been down there. Aston parks looks like the North pole and there is so much snow covering Villa Park that you can just see the floodlight pylons.
Live from center of Brum. Should be fine as long as it doesn't get much heavier and go on for a few hours.
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Hows the weather in Aston? Havent looked out the window yet but it was snowing down here last night?I'm sat in a pub in Nechells and I've just seen a polar bear outside. Fuck me the beers good in here. Villa 4 Tractor boys 1. Kodja 2 Hogan 2