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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Legion on January 02, 2019, 03:46:16 PM
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I'm assuming it goes to a replay in the event of a draw. If not, I'll amend the poll.
4-0 win.
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Saturday 5.1.19 3pm KO at Villa Park.
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I'd love a cup run but for me the league is much more important at the moment. If I was Smith I'd mix it up and give a rest to those players that need it.
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I'm already anticipating that the highlight of the day will be the pre
Match balti pie and chips - I don't know if that says more about the Villa or the current state of my life :)
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Can't realistically see us reaching the play offs so lets just go for it. This is our holy grail.
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I assume that's a joke?
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Surely we'll see a fair few changes
Kalinic
Elmo elphick hause Taylor
JDH Bjarnason Lansbury
Adomah Hogan O'Hare
Summat like that
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Steer
Bree
Revan
Elphick
Taylor
Whelan
El Ghazi
Adomah
Lansbury
Thor
Davis or Hogan
1-1
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Play the under 23's and only those who need game time, such as Lansbury, Hogan, Jedinak and Davis. We are not going to win the F.A. Cup and I don't fancy going to Liverpool or Man City in round four and getting a tonking!
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A few changes, new keeper and maybe Hogan given a start, plus a couple from the U-23s. Villa to win 2-1.
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I'd leave Chester out, give Mcginn a breather and give Hogan a start.
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Kalinic
Hutton
Wolverhampton Bloke
Elphick
Bree
JDH
Thor
O'Hare
El Ghazi
Tammy
Albert
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Surely we'll see a fair few changes
Kalinic
Elmo elphick hause Taylor
JDH Bjarnason Lansbury
Adomah Hogan O'Hare
Summat like that
Who are these new players on the bench - Summat, Like and That?
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Play the under 23's and only those who need game time, such as Lansbury, Hogan, Jedinak and Davis. We are not going to win the F.A. Cup and I don't fancy going to Liverpool or Man City in round four and getting a tonking!
Bollocks, we've entered it, I want to win it. Pretty sure Burton weren't expecting to get to the semi final of the League Cup when they drew us and look how that turned out. And I'm not even going to mention Bradford. Or Moscow and Martin O'Neill.
Rest McGinn , I'll live with that, but otherwise play a proper team, in front of a big crowd and tear Swansea a new one......it would do great for confidence as well.
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Are Taylor and Lansbury fit again?
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Is Micah Richards available?
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I suspect the most exciting thing of the match will be that 'kick the ball onto the round thing on the half way line' thing they do at half time.
Such is the deflated state of the Cup.
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Kalinic
Bree Elphick Hause Taylor
JDH Lansbury O'Hare
El Ghazi Hogan RHM
Subs
Jack Clarke,Adomah (and devilla's 3 young uns)Summat,Like,That
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I suspect the most exciting thing of the match will be that 'kick the ball onto the round thing on the half way line' thing they do at half time.
Such is the deflated state of the Cup.
I thought it was called miss the round thing with the ball by miles.
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Who's JDH?
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Who's JDH?
Jake Billy Doyle-Hayes
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I suspect the most exciting thing of the match will be that 'kick the ball onto the round thing on the half way line' thing they do at half time.
Such is the deflated state of the Cup.
I thought it was called miss the round thing with the ball by miles.
Two nearly managed it half time v QPR, has anyone every seen the ball hit the round thingy?
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I'd pick...
Kalinic
Bree Chester Elphick Hutton
Whelan
Hourihane Lansbury (if fit)
El Ghazi Bolasie
Abraham (I refuse to believe the rumours and think getting him cuptied can't hurt)
And I want to win. Every game.
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Play the under 23's and only those who need game time, such as Lansbury, Hogan, Jedinak and Davis. We are not going to win the F.A. Cup and I don't fancy going to Liverpool or Man City in round four and getting a tonking!
Can I have your ticket for the final on May 18th?
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I’m not itk, but I have a hunch Abraham will not play on Saturday.
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I suspect the most exciting thing of the match will be that 'kick the ball onto the round thing on the half way line' thing they do at half time.
Such is the deflated state of the Cup.
I thought it was called miss the round thing with the ball by miles.
Two nearly managed it half time v QPR, has anyone every seen the ball hit the round thingy?
We have half time on pitch entertainment? I thought the only activity on offer at half time is the ‘get a drink before the second half kicks off’ game
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I think the round thingy is smaller than it used to be, bit like a wagon wheel from when I was a kid.
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Is Micah Richards available?
Yes but the pantomime season is nearly over.
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Chester and SJM need a rest,
Albert Davis Hogan Lansbury probably need a run out.
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Win 3-0. Hogan, Davis and El Ghazi.
We then small heath at home.
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Are Angela, Taylor and Airport Boy even available ?
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Finding it hard to get excited for this game. Massive rotation will be donw on both sides. Looking forward to seeing Ohare, Revan and some fringe players though. Hogan has to start this.
Expecting something like;
Kalinic
Bree, Elphick, Revan, Taylor
Lansbury Whelan Ohare
Elmo Hogan Adomah
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We're gonna be playing this lot three times in relatively quick succession. I thought we were lucky to get the two previous wins. I reckon our luck will run out for this one.
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Sure. Let's pick and choose which games we want to win and lose. It's always worked out well for us in the past.
Can't we try something different, like, just trying to win every game we play? Odd, I know, but worth a try?
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3-1 Villa win.
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We're gonna be playing this lot three times in relatively quick succession. I thought we were lucky to get the two previous wins. I reckon our luck will run out for this one.
We should have scored 4 or 5 in the first one.
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Sure. Let's pick and choose which takes we want to win and lose. It's always worked out well for us in the past.
Can't we try something different, like, just trying to win every game we play? Odd, I know, but worth a try?
Most teams fighting towards the top or bottom of a league change their team for cup games. They do this for a reason.
It's clear to see the likes of McGinn & Hourihane are knackered at the moment. Chester has been carrying an injury and Tammy has had a heavy workload. I think most managers in our position would change it up.
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I would still like to see us win this once in my life time but understand some players need a rest and others need a chance (love to see what O'Hare can do).
Still going for us 3-2 and a Premier League outfit at Villa Park in Round Four.
UTV
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Hoping O'Hare starts.
He's fit again and there's a video of him twatting a shot at goal and knocking Terry over.
I really hope he starts in that number 10 role.
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Hoping O'Hare starts.
He's fit again and there's a video of him twatting a shot at goal and knocking Terry over.
I really hope he starts in that number 10 role.
That wasn't O'Hare. It was Chris Jameson.
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I'm looking forward to not being nervous at a Villa match for the first time probably since the last time we played an FA Cup game.
I'd very much like to see Keinan Davis get some significant game time. I assume Smith will go for Hogan up top though, particularly if there are doubts about Abraham staying. As others have said, it would be good to see O'Hare start. Injuries seem to have held back most of our promising youngsters recently (Davis, O'Hare, Green etc.). Taylor and Lansbury to start if fit. Would consider throwing in youngsters if they aren't, rather than revert to Hutton and Hourihane. I think McGinn could do with a rest. Would also start Hause in place of Chester if he signs in time, which appears unlikely. I'd go;
Kalinic
Bree Elphick Chester Taylor
Bjarnason, Lansbury
El Ghazi O'Hare Bolasie
Hogan
Steer, Revan, Bedeau, Doyle-Hayes, Adomah, Hepburn-Murphy, Davis
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Is Steer cup tied? He was on the bench for Charlton's first round match vs Mansfield which was drawn, but was not picked for the replay and the second round.
Forgotten man Esah Suliman was recalled for that Dutch club he was on loan at on 28th December after only featuring in their first team for a total of 9 minutes in 2 appearances. He could feature against Swansea this Saturday. A CB who can also play at RB..
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I'd rest the whole first team, let the u23s have a chance.
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Hoping O'Hare starts.
He's fit again and there's a video of him twatting a shot at goal and knocking Terry over.
I really hope he starts in that number 10 role.
That wasn't O'Hare. It was Chris Jameson.
That Jameson boy has quite the shot on him!! 😉
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If Smith is hell bent on sticking to the 433, I wonder where ohare could play? One of the wide positions but more tucked in?
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I'd rest the whole first team, let the u23s have a chance.
Not for me. A few changes maybe, but let's go for a win.
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I think defence especially Hutton and Chessie need resting
As do Hourihane and Mcginn in midfield
Be nice to give Hogan and Davis starts so hope smithy can be flexible with the whole 1 striker also Revans at left back for the opportunity to play
The midfield picks itself perhaps with lansbury to come on
Steer in GK
Defence
Elmo Bree Elphick Revans
Midfielder
Whelan
Bjarnasson.
Attack wide
Adomah
Bolasie
Free role
Al Ghazi
Strike position
In ultra clear H D
Hogan Davis !
Let's say 3-1 win
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Presume Kalinic is cleared to play this? If so, might be no harm to play him behind Elphick and Chester. Don't think we have another option at centre back anyway.
-----------------Kalinic
Bree, Elphick, Chester, Taylor
-----------BB, Lansbury,
Adamoah, El Ghazi, Kodjia
-----------------Davis*
* certain Hogan will start but Davis as a focal point would be the better fit.
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In his latest pressing, Mr. Woodhall opined that the game was likely to be a match between a Villa Representative X1 and Swansea's U23's. Even allowing for irony, this may turn out to be something like the truth.
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Presume Kalinic is cleared to play this? If so, might be no harm to play him behind Elphick and Chester. Don't think we have another option at centre back anyway.
-----------------Kalinic
Bree, Elphick, Chester, Taylor
-----------BB, Lansbury,
Adamoah, El Ghazi, Kodjia
-----------------Davis*
* certain Hogan will start but Davis as a focal point would be the better fit.
Agree about Davis, but would also think about playing Kodjia centrally. The new keeper should start, so it will be interesting to see how he goes. I get the feeling that Smith quite rates Lansbury and that he might get a chance, so he might get a game. I would stick with Bree at right back for now, so would give him more game time there and would play Taylor if he is fit.
I would like to see Jake Doyle-Hayes given a chance in the defensive midfield role with a bit of experience around him and see how he does.
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My priorities are
See kalinic, hogan, Taylor, lansbury and ideally ohare. Maybe jdh
Rest Chester, mcginn, hourihane
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I don’t think we will be taking this competition seriously. The ticket prices are a clue. Hope I’m wrong.
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I think defence especially Hutton and Chessie need resting
As do Hourihane and Mcginn in midfield
Be nice to give Hogan and Davis starts so hope smithy can be flexible with the whole 1 striker also Revans at left back for the opportunity to play
The midfield picks itself perhaps with lansbury to come on
Steer in GK
Defence
Elmo Bree Elphick Revans
Midfielder
Whelan
Bjarnasson.
Attack wide
Adomah
Bolasie
Free role
Al Ghazi
Strike position
In ultra clear H D
Hogan Davis !
Let's say 3-1 win
Is that a 4-5-2 you're going with?
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I think the ref might notice 12 players...
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Not many seats left on the ticketing site. Is it a case of people buying a cheap ticket though for points and not turning up?
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Not many seats left on the ticketing site. Is it a case of people buying a cheap ticket though for points and not turning up?
Given the digital requirements for entering the ground these days, surely the club could know if you've actually turned up or not?
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Not many seats left on the ticketing site. Is it a case of people buying a cheap ticket though for points and not turning up?
What do you mean points? The Pride Reward points?
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Not many seats left on the ticketing site. Is it a case of people buying a cheap ticket though for points and not turning up?
What do you mean points? The Pride Reward points?
Meant as reference history, on the very off chance we reach the semi or final.
I think we'll lose tomorrow and I couldn't care less. The cup is an unwanted distraction that we have zero chance of winning.
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I could.
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I get more annoyed that I’ve ended up in a position of not caring than the actual not caring.
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I would obviously like to win; I wouldn't mind an away day out in the next round if possible.
The last 3 cup ties featuring a majority of reserves and youngsters have not gone well: Peterborough, Yeovil (although we won) and Burton and those were all against lower league opposition.
I am hoping that whoever comes in tomorrow at least makes a case for inclusion in the first team line up or match-day squad.
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I'd rest the whole first team, let the u23s have a chance.
Not for me. A few changes maybe, but let's go for a win.
Part of me wants to agree but teams that make five or six changes tend to lose anyway, may as well give it to 11 youngsters that know each others game.
We need to get out of this league.
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I would obviously like to win; I wouldn't mind an away day out in the next round if possible.
The last 3 cup ties featuring a majority of reserves and youngsters have not gone well: Peterborough, Yeovil (although we won) and Burton and those were all against lower league opposition.
I am hoping that whoever comes in tomorrow at least makes a case for inclusion in the first team line up or match-day squad.
Whatever happens with the team I'm sure we'll do something a bit more thought out than playing Rushian Hepburn Murphy up front and hitting high balls with him hardly able to even see his nearest team-mate.
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I'd rest the whole first team, let the u23s have a chance.
Not for me. A few changes maybe, but let's go for a win.
Part of me wants to agree but teams that make five or six changes tend to lose anyway, may as well give it to 11 youngsters that know each others game.
We need to get out of this league.
we do need to get out of this league
and winning football matches in any competition won't do us any harm
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I would obviously like to win; I wouldn't mind an away day out in the next round if possible.
The last 3 cup ties featuring a majority of reserves and youngsters have not gone well: Peterborough, Yeovil (although we won) and Burton and those were all against lower league opposition.
I am hoping that whoever comes in tomorrow at least makes a case for inclusion in the first team line up or match-day squad.
Whatever happens with the team I'm sure we'll do something a bit more thought out than playing Rushian Hepburn Murphy up front and hitting high balls with him hardly able to even see his nearest team-mate.
Where is he anyway, still injured?
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I think defence especially Hutton and Chessie need resting
As do Hourihane and Mcginn in midfield
Be nice to give Hogan and Davis starts so hope smithy can be flexible with the whole 1 striker also Revans at left back for the opportunity to play
The midfield picks itself perhaps with lansbury to come on
Steer in GK
Defence
Elmo Bree Elphick Revans
Midfielder
Whelan
Bjarnasson.
Attack wide
Adomah
Bolasie
Free role
Al Ghazi
Strike position
In ultra clear H D
Hogan Davis !
Let's say 3-1 win
Is that a 4-5-2 you're going with?
Or sorry the midfielder and striker is a either / or situation.
But I prefer two up front so maybe one midfielder
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Listening to the presser I don't think he's going to throw in loads of kids. Personally I'd like to see ohare
But I think something like
Kalinic
Elmo elphick bree Taylor
Bjarnason whelan lansbury
Adomah Hogan Kodjia
audition to replace Abraham may be starting
Not a big fan of hogan, but if he plays we have to pass it on the deck more than we did against Qpr at times. And far fewer crosses from deep
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If Hogan is playing I might be tempted to turn back and head back up the M6 - just watch him in the pre match warm ups - he looks so disinterested and I've yet to see him hit the target ;)
You watch him bag a brace now !!!!
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If Hogan is playing I might be tempted to turn back and head back up the M6 - just watch him in the pre match warm ups - he looks so disinterested and I've yet to see him hit the target ;)
You watch him bag a brace now !!!!
You know what VCTM, you've just reminded me of something my tiny brain forgot!
We got in about 2.45 on Wednesday and the players had split into two groups, some were doing shooting drills in front of the Holte on the Trinity Rd side.
I couldn't make out who was in goal, I assume Bunn, but Ive not seen anything like it. He literally just stood there and barely moved a muscle, watching everything either fly past him or go wide. He then just ambled off the pitch. Whoever it was shouldn't be at the club, never mind near the first XI.
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i don't see how he's going to throw in loads of kids even if he wanted to because we've been saying all season
the kids aren't ready
the kids are injured
the kids aren't good enough
Smith has no options to play kids
the kids aren't alright
so to suddenly think he's going to fill the team with kids is a bit unrealistic
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I'd now play;
Kalinic
Taylor
Elphick
Bree
Elmo
BB
O'Hare
Angela
El Ghazi
Hogan
Kodjia
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Has anybody seen the sales? There are less than 200 left.
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I'd now play;
Kalinic
Taylor
Elphick
Bree
Elmo
BB
O'Hare
Angela
El Ghazi
Hogan
Kodjia
I'd go with that, I'd have 3-4 of the U23s on the bench as well.
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Has anybody seen the sales? There are less than 200 left.
156 now. Blimey.
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Has anybody seen the sales? There are less than 200 left.
156 now. Blimey.
I saw just now there are hardly any tickets left
I know season ticket holders get it free but even allowing for that, to sell out the rest of the ground is impressive.
And yes, I know season ticket holders are included in attendance figures whether they turn up or not.
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Has anybody seen the sales? There are less than 200 left.
156 now. Blimey.
Is this with the top tier open?
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Has anybody seen the sales? There are less than 200 left.
156 now. Blimey.
Is this with the top tier open?
Yes.
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Our support this season home and away has been nothing short of astounding
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We have beat Swansea home and away 1-0 ,our youths knocked them out of the Youth cup and our u18 beat them 5-1 . I half expect something to go wrong so i will go for yet another draw 1-1
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Don't have a strong feeling either way about this one. Have a feeling both will field weakened sides. My feeling is Swansea will edge it 1-2. Elphick to get ours.
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I’m hoping it’s Davis and not Hogan or Kodjia.
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Thank Christ its not on TV...we might have some hope!
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I’m hoping it’s Davis and not Hogan or Kodjia.
and me
still got high hopes for that lad
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Hogan and Davis must play today and also lead our attack at Wembley on Saturday May 18.
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Hogan and Davis must play today and also lead our attack at Wembley on Saturday May 18.
With Tammy coming back in for Wembley on Monday May 27 ?
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Kalinic
Bree
Revan
Elphick
Taylor
Adomah
Lansbury
O'Hare
El Ghazi
Hogan
Davis
I assume Chelsea wouldn't let Tammy play in the cup at least until the deadline passes. It'd be nice to see some of the younger lads on the bench so they can get half an hour after our fourth goal. 😜
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Is the game on AvTV does anybody know?
Cheers
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He's very unlikely to go 442 surely
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2-0 Villa, do us the power of good to progress in this competition, lets go for it, make this happen with a resounding win.
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Really have no clue on what the score will be, or indeed what sort of team we should put out. Usually I have the FA cup well down on our list of priorities at this stage of the season, but with the disruption to the team with injuries/Abraham possibly leaving, I'm not sure whether Smith shouldn't just play his strongest side so they get a bit of coherence/confidence and treat it as a league game almost.
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Is the game on AvTV does anybody know?
Cheers
Hello mate, happy new year. I hope you're well.
I don't think it's on AVTV today, mate. I may be wrong though.
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Hiya Axl.
I hope you're wrong!
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Hoping Dominic Revan starts today, has been on the bench regularly recently, Dean obviously rates him.