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Title: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2017, 11:10:28 AM
Wigan Athletic vs Aston Villa
Championship
Saturday 18 March, 15:00
DW Stadium
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 15, 2017, 11:13:15 AM
Hopefully we can keep the run going. 2-1, Kodjia to score both.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: in exile on March 15, 2017, 11:28:47 AM
Wigan 0 Aston Villa 2
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on March 15, 2017, 11:30:06 AM
On the basis that things have been going better since I left the country we should cruise this, 0-7/8 at least.  Will be watching in cochin!!
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: castlefields_villan on March 15, 2017, 11:36:48 AM
Got a good feeling about this - Villa to win 3-0.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: MarkM on March 15, 2017, 11:38:39 AM
I voted for a win, which will probably mean we will loose.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on March 15, 2017, 11:57:36 AM
1-1 Draw.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on March 15, 2017, 12:24:11 PM
Have to win this one comfortably, Wigan are not very good.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: CJ on March 15, 2017, 12:27:51 PM
Think we'll win this putting us in a good position for the international break when hopefully we'll get our injured players fit again ready for the final run-in. Getting a bit worried about impending suspensions - Hourihane's on 9 yellows and Kodjia's on 4. Not sure whether they get wiped in April but if we get them out the way one way or another and get our injured players back I think the squad will really gel and give someone a right pummelling - I estimate around, ooh say... 23rd April. Win this one to keep the momentum going.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 15, 2017, 12:31:57 PM
I think the date for suspensions for 10 bookings passed last Sunday.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 15, 2017, 01:07:46 PM
3rd visit to Wigan and we've drawn both of the other times I went, so I've gone for.....a draw.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on March 15, 2017, 01:14:05 PM
Nailed on away win.  Kodjia to score. Easy
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 15, 2017, 01:16:44 PM
Will they have the new Manager bounce?

I assume we will be taking 4000+ so really hope we can go into the break with a run of 6/7 wins

Jedinak from a corner and Hourinane free kick 2-0
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: maigrait on March 15, 2017, 01:55:01 PM
Crush them!! 0-2 to villa.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on March 15, 2017, 02:33:24 PM
1-4

Smash it on
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 15, 2017, 02:33:59 PM
We always win at Wigan, it's the Law!
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2017, 02:35:14 PM
Them 0-2 Us
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 15, 2017, 02:41:53 PM
4-0 win

Kodjia x 3. Hourihane
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 15, 2017, 02:45:22 PM
Villa win, 2-0 (penalty and own goal)
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: VancouverLion on March 15, 2017, 03:06:41 PM
1-3 Kodjia, Adomah, hoolahoop.

And the Villa go marching ON ON ON!
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 15, 2017, 03:10:41 PM
Stupidly gone for a win!
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on March 15, 2017, 03:14:24 PM
I think we are gelling and the hammering is impending....
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 15, 2017, 04:29:50 PM
Is there any likelihood of any of our walking wounded returning?

I mean how bad can Grealish's gashed leg be?
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Richard E on March 15, 2017, 04:48:41 PM
We will defeat them.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: richtheholtender on March 15, 2017, 05:02:06 PM
Think this could be that "thrashing" that we have been meaning to give out all season.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on March 15, 2017, 06:08:39 PM
Every time I put a draw we win. I guess I'll keep doing that then.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 15, 2017, 06:11:20 PM
Everything you need to know about Wigan.

It's up North.
It's a Rugby playing town.
It has a pier.
It's the birthplace of George Formby.
It's the venue of the Annual World Pie Eating Championship.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Pie_Eating_Championship
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Ads on March 15, 2017, 06:13:34 PM
There's something called pea wet that you can order.

A babbie's y'ed is also food.

Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: four fornicholl on March 15, 2017, 06:24:57 PM
Orange chips? WTF. Give me pea wet anyday.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2017, 06:46:05 PM
Is Beckenbaker back?
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Richard E on March 15, 2017, 06:48:09 PM
Is Beckenbaker back?

Probably only for the first 15-20 minutes.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: ollieod95 on March 15, 2017, 11:39:02 PM
Think we'll win this putting us in a good position for the international break when hopefully we'll get our injured players fit again ready for the final run-in. Getting a bit worried about impending suspensions - Hourihane's on 9 yellows and Kodjia's on 4. Not sure whether they get wiped in April but if we get them out the way one way or another and get our injured players back I think the squad will really gel and give someone a right pummelling - I estimate around, ooh say... 23rd April. Win this one to keep the momentum going.

Ban for bookings has increased to 15 and a three game ban so shouldn't have to worry about bookings for the rest of this season
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 16, 2017, 05:51:34 AM
Orange chips? WTF. Give me pea wet anyday.

You were never in Bearwood circa 1985 I take it.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 16, 2017, 06:58:42 AM
“A babbys yed – leave t’elmet on – chips an’ pea wet.”  - A baby’s head [steak pudding], with the tinfoil still on with chips and pea wet ( juice discharge from mushy peas).


Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Ads on March 16, 2017, 08:07:56 AM
You need to say lad more for a proper Wig accent lad. They'll suss you on Kings Street. Don't make it obvious you can read either.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on March 16, 2017, 01:26:52 PM
Should beat these handy and if we score an early goal we will. Hourihane will be our key man I suspect. Getting into great positions of late.

We seem to be on a very favourable run of fixtures at the moment.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on March 16, 2017, 01:59:31 PM
“A babbys yed – leave t’elmet on – chips an’ pea wet.”  - A baby’s head [steak pudding], with the tinfoil still on with chips and pea wet ( juice discharge from mushy peas).




Fucking savages. For this reason, we'll smash them 0-4.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: mr underhill on March 16, 2017, 02:53:32 PM
I love mushy peas me and a big piece of parkin of a bonfire night.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 16, 2017, 02:59:39 PM
First time I've heard of Pea Wet. Christ almighty, Oliver Twist would have turned his nose up at it.





Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: mallo on March 16, 2017, 06:38:33 PM
I think we've begun to gel - 1-2!
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 16, 2017, 06:47:00 PM
Mushy peas are horrible and that looks like green slop.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: ldavfc4eva on March 16, 2017, 07:11:41 PM
Mushy pea water! WTF? Savages is right

No,probes with the pie and chips though.

Think we will get a few in this one 1-4, Grigg for them Kodjia hat trick and a baker header from a corner.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on March 16, 2017, 07:23:57 PM
Big convincing away win.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 17, 2017, 12:32:42 AM
This is a tricky one as they're now managerless and need the points more than we do.

2-1 them.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 17, 2017, 10:09:58 AM
Hogan back in training which is a pleasant surprise.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: peter w on March 17, 2017, 10:15:39 AM
if we win the next two or three I'd leave him on the bench and concentrate on getting him up and running for next season. With his injury record there's no point throwing into games where there is nothing on it. We're 6 points or so from mid table comfortableness so lets just leave him for this season.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 17, 2017, 10:23:14 AM
Is Nil Lamptey fit for this one? Hopefully BFR will play him at some stage.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 17, 2017, 10:24:27 AM
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on March 17, 2017, 10:30:41 AM
On the basis that things have been going better since I left the country we should cruise this, 0-7/8 at least.  Will be watching in cochin!!

Make sure you get your Cochin badges while you are there
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 17, 2017, 11:15:50 AM
I imagine Blues fans will be supporting us this weekend, as it's in their best interests 😏
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 17, 2017, 11:25:44 AM
I imagine Blues fans will be supporting us this weekend, as it's in their best interests 😏
Of course not.
They  would rather 'da Vile' lost in any circumstance, even at cost to their own shit.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 17, 2017, 11:30:40 AM
I know, we give them meaning in their lives
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 17, 2017, 02:55:26 PM
Looks like The Beard will be playing CB tomorrow
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on March 17, 2017, 03:22:04 PM
Looking forward to a proper pie by the Station at Dewhursts, followed by some scoops. 

As for the match, if we can't win this one away then the players really do need their arses kicking.  Saying that we are Villa so take nothing for granted
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 17, 2017, 03:35:45 PM
Is Nil Lamptey fit for this one? Hopefully BFR will play him at some stage.

I went to both of those games.  I'd just moved to Wigan and lived about 5 minutes away from their old Springfield Park ground.  I was convinced that Lamptey was going to be, if not the new Pele, then certainly the new Tony Daley.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 17, 2017, 03:47:31 PM
Looking forward to a proper pie by the Station at Dewhursts, followed by some scoops. 

As for the match, if we can't win this one away then the players really do need their arses kicking.  Saying that we are Villa so take nothing for granted

Normally a game me and VCTM jnr would be attending but things aren't great at the minute - I am currently struggling with my health and am unemployed whilst junior is recovering after taking a hiding in Seaforth following the big fight two weeks ago !!
I hope you and the other 4.5K Villa fans have something to sing about .
Regards to a fellow Mersey Villan

PS - Risso - I would have liked to have met up tomorrow but the above info alludes to the reason for my absence from a "local game"

Cheers lads !
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 17, 2017, 04:46:24 PM
Looking forward to a proper pie by the Station at Dewhursts, followed by some scoops. 

As for the match, if we can't win this one away then the players really do need their arses kicking.  Saying that we are Villa so take nothing for granted

Normally a game me and VCTM jnr would be attending but things aren't great at the minute - I am currently struggling with my health and am unemployed whilst junior is recovering after taking a hiding in Seaforth following the big fight two weeks ago !!
I hope you and the other 4.5K Villa fans have something to sing about .
Regards to a fellow Mersey Villan

PS - Risso - I would have liked to have met up tomorrow but the above info alludes to the reason for my absence from a "local game"

Cheers lads !

Get well soon VCTM.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 17, 2017, 05:35:22 PM
Get well soon VCTM.

Seconded.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: oldham_villa on March 17, 2017, 08:06:09 PM
Hope things turn out better for you soon VCTM, all the best
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: steamer on March 17, 2017, 08:35:51 PM
I have always enjoyed reading your posts, get well.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on March 17, 2017, 08:54:20 PM
Get well soon VCTM
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on March 18, 2017, 07:12:21 AM
Looks like The Beard will be playing CB tomorrow

I'd be a bit concerned by that, TBH.

Going there in an emergency during a game is one thing. Less time to think and you just get on with it.

Lining out as a CB this week in training and then starting a game can be a different story. He looks like he has most of the attributes to be a centre half, in fairness.  But there must be a reason why he has played central midfield for most of his career.

That said, a choice of him or Mad Tom/ Richards and it is the beard every time. Just hope it doesn't knobble us in central midfield again.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on March 18, 2017, 07:56:43 AM
Get well soon VCTM.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on March 18, 2017, 08:12:01 AM
I think we're going to win which is bad news. It's rare these days when I actually think we're going to win, and when I do we usually lose. So a bit of reverse psychology, 5-0 to Wigan.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: four fornicholl on March 18, 2017, 08:56:52 AM
We could be just 11 points off the play-offs with a win and the right results. It couldn't , could it?
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 18, 2017, 09:07:41 AM
All the best VCTM...we'll give the Villa boys a shout for you today!

Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 18, 2017, 09:21:48 AM
We could be just 11 points off the play-offs with a win and the right results. It couldn't , could it?

No.  There are only 8 games left after today.  If we win today, we'd then need to win the next 4 in a row to close that gap, whilst hoping that none of Sheffield Wednesday, Fulham, Preston, Norwich, Derby or Barnsley pick up too many points as well.  Not going to happen, and I would imagine that we probably won't even get close.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on March 18, 2017, 09:36:53 AM
If anyone reading this is heading up there, I suggest a pie barm

It's a meat and potato pie in a bap / cob / barm / bread cake

I don't think it's part of the Atkins diet
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on March 18, 2017, 09:36:57 AM
On the way and looking forward to the game, if not the food from the descriptions here.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on March 18, 2017, 09:38:33 AM
We could be just 11 points off the play-offs with a win and the right results. It couldn't , could it?

No.  There are only 8 games left after today.  If we win today, we'd then need to win the next 4 in a row to close that gap, whilst hoping that none of Sheffield Wednesday, Fulham, Preston, Norwich, Derby or Barnsley pick up too many points as well.  Not going to happen, and I would imagine that we probably won't even get close.

Yep I reckon at least 3 of those will get more than the maximum 75 points we can muster. We just need to be aiming for top 10 with 65+ points and a good ending to the season. If we'd beaten Huddersfield it would be on but we didn't so time to relax and stop stressing about it.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 18, 2017, 10:14:55 AM
Looking forward to a proper pie by the Station at Dewhursts, followed by some scoops. 

As for the match, if we can't win this one away then the players really do need their arses kicking.  Saying that we are Villa so take nothing for granted

Normally a game me and VCTM jnr would be attending but things aren't great at the minute - I am currently struggling with my health and am unemployed whilst junior is recovering after taking a hiding in Seaforth following the big fight two weeks ago !!
I hope you and the other 4.5K Villa fans have something to sing about .
Regards to a fellow Mersey Villan

PS - Risso - I would have liked to have met up tomorrow but the above info alludes to the reason for my absence from a "local game"

Cheers lads !

Ah bloody hell Clive, hope things pick up health wise for you soon mate, and that things improve on the job front too.  I was going to try to get over for this, but having just moved house, things are still a bit frantic and up in the air here.  We must meet up next time I'm over mate.  Hope VCTM jnr is OK, sounds nasty.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: leylandalbion on March 18, 2017, 10:22:00 AM
After preston most anticipated game of the season for me.  That ended in tears.  Really looking forward to being with the 4 and half thousand. Weather here has been shocking...so don't expect a game for the purist
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: robbo1874 on March 18, 2017, 10:38:10 AM
Is Nil Lamptey fit for this one? Hopefully BFR will play him at some stage.

I went to both of those games.  I'd just moved to Wigan and lived about 5 minutes away from their old Springfield Park ground.  I was convinced that Lamptey was going to be, if not the new Pele, then certainly the new Tony Daley.
went to a match at Highfield Rd where he was paraded round the pitch before the game with, I think if my memory is correct, brian Lara, and there were high hopes of him. That worked out well eh? Dodgy Ron brown envelope / mortorway services job with him I reckon.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: robbo1874 on March 18, 2017, 11:11:28 AM
Looking forward to a proper pie by the Station at Dewhursts, followed by some scoops. 

As for the match, if we can't win this one away then the players really do need their arses kicking.  Saying that we are Villa so take nothing for granted

Normally a game me and VCTM jnr would be attending but things aren't great at the minute - I am currently struggling with my health and am unemployed whilst junior is recovering after taking a hiding in Seaforth following the big fight two weeks ago !!
I hope you and the other 4.5K Villa fans have something to sing about .
Regards to a fellow Mersey Villan

PS - Risso - I would have liked to have met up tomorrow but the above info alludes to the reason for my absence from a "local game"

Cheers lads !
all the best mate- hope things come good soon
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: Lizz on March 18, 2017, 12:22:46 PM
Away win. Hope things pick up very soon VCTM.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on March 18, 2017, 01:30:39 PM
It's a bit grim here weather-wise. Just walked back from town and am soaked
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 18, 2017, 01:33:33 PM
Our local paper, accurate as ever an hour ago. You'd expect better of Kendrick.

Quote
They have sold out their full allocation for today's Championship encounter at the DW Stadium, taking around 1,000 supporters.
Title: Re: Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa - Pre Match Thread
Post by: oldtimernow on March 18, 2017, 02:09:11 PM
I have a feeling this is going to be a big win , maybe even by four clear goals...

the start of something very big perhaps

C'mon you Lions
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