You've forgotten the poll. Again!
Added one.
Isn't this like...prema-chure?
Isn't this like...prema-chure?
Us 3-1 them.
Watkins, Luiz and Diaby.
Regardless or irregardless of result, i can't remember a time of being so excited about the opening game.
I think it's going to be a ripper, and genuinely I'm not that bothered if we win, just how we perform.
Trust in unai, i love this club
Regardless or irregardless of result, i can't remember a time of being so excited about the opening game.
I think it's going to be a ripper, and genuinely I'm not that bothered if we win, just how we perform.
Trust in unai, i love this club
You've forgotten the poll. Again!And the hyphen.
Regardless or irregardless of result, i can't remember a time of being so excited about the opening game.
I think it's going to be a ripper, and genuinely I'm not that bothered if we win, just how we perform.
Trust in unai, i love this club
Start of 96-97, Sheffield Wednesday away.
Lost 2-1 thanks to two wonder goals from a player nobody heard of again.
Thirded, with the third goal coming late on the break when we’re under huge pressure.Us 3-1 them.
Watkins, Luiz and Diaby.
Seconded. Not sure who will score, but 3-1 us, off to a flier.
I think this has draw written all over it, which I am very much fine with. 1-1. We'll go 1-0 up early in the second half and they'll equalise with about 15 minutes to go.
Buendia to see red and cost us the game. It's what I saw in the tea-leaves this morning, sadly :(
Buendia to see red and cost us the game. It's what I saw in the tea-leaves this morning, sadly :(
I don’t think he’s anywhere near starting at the moment. McGinn, Diaby, possibly even Bailey and Coutinho ahead of him.
Buendia to see red and cost us the game. It's what I saw in the tea-leaves this morning, sadly :(
I don’t think he’s anywhere near starting at the moment. McGinn, Diaby, possibly even Bailey and Coutinho ahead of him.
Wasn't he the oustanding individual in the US game vs Newcastle? I think he's certainly near or near enough starting.
Buendia to see red and cost us the game. It's what I saw in the tea-leaves this morning, sadly :(
1-3. Flash in the pan Barcodes. They will finish 8th. FTF!
Game will suit us down to the ground, them pushing on , us picking them off. I think we will score quite a few .You don't think they learned anything from the game at VP? - I think it will be a tough, nip-and-tuck sort of game; difficult to forecast.
2.2 draw - highly entertaining and quality match up
First goal will be crucialGame will suit us down to the ground, them pushing on , us picking them off. I think we will score quite a few .You don't think they learned anything from the game at VP? - I think it will be a tough, nip-and-tuck sort of game; difficult to forecast.
We should win.
I will be very interested to see how Unai will counter the long ball over the top of our defence which seemed to be the only major weakness in our team.
Not everyone will agree but I'd be very happy with a point next weekendsame.
Not everyone will agree but I'd be very happy with a point next weekend
Plus the Harvey Barnes factor who always seems to score against us . A point would be great for us and piss them off no endNot everyone will agree but I'd be very happy with a point next weekend
I agree.
I think we're fully capable of going there and winning, but this is a 6 pointer away from home at a place where we always lose and where the home side are very strong.
A point would be a good result.
Anyone else think that Villa may put at least another 10% on match day prices due to the added time that will be played at matches!!?? Never ones to fail to spot a “fleece our fans” opportunity.
Anyone else think that Villa may put at least another 10% on match day prices due to the added time that will be played at matches!!?? Never ones to fail to spot a “fleece our fans” opportunity.
Is that the reputation of our current owners?
Anyone else think that Villa may put at least another 10% on match day prices due to the added time that will be played at matches!!?? Never ones to fail to spot a “fleece our fans” opportunity.
Is that the reputation of our current owners?
To be fair, I think they are great owners, and clearly Skerra is joking, but they're no slouches when it comes to ticket prices.
Anyone else think that Villa may put at least another 10% on match day prices due to the added time that will be played at matches!!?? Never ones to fail to spot a “fleece our fans” opportunity.stop giving them ideas
My two concerns are Barnes and Wilson. others that can handle them.
I like what you say!My two concerns are Barnes and Wilson. others that can handle them.
Had a quick read of a pre-match thread on one of their forums, most think that neither will start.
I like what you say!My two concerns are Barnes and Wilson. others that can handle them.
Had a quick read of a pre-match thread on one of their forums, most think that neither will start.
Please make it so! Both should start in my opinion, but I assume Newcastle like to have 10 men behind the ball. With that brute Dan Burn getting sent off for fouling our players. Emery wouldn't look once at him has no finesse belongs in lower leagues not the Champions League.
Emery will be roasting Howe once again!
I'm hoping to hear Peter Drury on commentary for sky sports
he's fantastic.
And best wishes to everyone who is going to support Saturday. I've never gone to St James or even Newcastle, and I doubt I'll ever visit that part of England but I've been told the away fans get placed in the higher tiers.
Well to me that's a sign we're above them!
Up the Villa!
With the exception of the season behind closed doors, for too many years we've started the season slowly & left ourselves with an up hill task. I'm hoping this season will be different.
We're a very good side, with a top class manager. Nobody will brush us aside like they did in previous years.
Newcastle away is a tough start. Let's make a statement & let the media know we mean business.
I know we have our moments but Newcastle are huge on shithousing and time wasting. We need a way of combatting that.
We’ll smash them 27-0
My team for Newcastle:
Martinez
Digne
Mings
Konsa
Cash
McGinn
Douglas
Kamara
Ramsey
Watkins
Diaby
Subs: Olson 🫣, Torres, Carlos, Tielemens, Buendia, Coutinho, Archer
That bench is STRONG.
My team for Newcastle:
Martinez
Digne
Mings
Konsa
Cash
McGinn
Douglas
Kamara
Ramsey
Watkins
Diaby
Subs: Olson 🫣, Torres, Carlos, Tielemens, Buendia, Coutinho, Archer
That bench is STRONG.
I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
How will Howe try and outsmart Emery? We're not perfect.
How will Howe try and outsmart Emery? We're not perfect.
I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
starting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
Think we also surprised Newcastle by playing a more direct style than we normally do under Unai.
Quickly moving it from Defence to the Forwards, rather than short passing through Midfield.
There's absolutely no way emery isn't starting our best attacker and record signingstarting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
There's absolutely no way emery isn't starting our best attacker and record signingstarting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
There's absolutely no way emery isn't starting our best attacker and record signingstarting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
starting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
There's absolutely no way emery isn't starting our best attacker and record signingstarting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
Diaby is definitely starting. He’s made us instantly look better and a great partner for Ollie when he pushes up. I think Tielemans earns his spot also. I reckon we play a steady back 4, mid of SJM, Tielemans, Luiz, Kamara, Diaby tucked in behind Ollie and playing out wide as needed.
There's absolutely no way emery isn't starting our best attacker and record signingstarting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
On the basis of a few friendlies?
There's absolutely no way emery isn't starting our best attacker and record signingstarting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
On the basis of a few friendlies?
What else could I possibly base my opinion on?
Bench looks strong - though I guess it is helped by only playing 10 playersThere's absolutely no way emery isn't starting our best attacker and record signingstarting with 10 will definitely surprise them.I think he might start with the 4 MF across the middle SJM Tielmans Doug Camara.
I think Emery will go that way too but not sure it will suit Tielemans out on the left where Ramsey played last season. Think Buendia will start playing off Watkins with Diaby held in reserve.
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins.
Bench - Olsen, Chambers, Torres, Archer, Diaby, Bailey, Donk, Coutinho, Carlos
Unavailable - Ramsey, Moreno
On the basis of a few friendlies?
What else could I possibly base my opinion on?
Lets wait for a handful of games that matter to see if he's a better player than Watkins for starters.
It will be interesting how we play the high line as I think Newcastle will try and use the pace of Barnes to try and beat it.
As well as Buendía, Emery confirms that Leander Dendoncker, Álex Moreno, Jacob Ramsey, Bertrand Traoré, Jhon Durán and Tim Iroegbunam are all unavailable to face Newcastle United on Saturday.
Newcastle have a couple of injuries themselves, although I'm not sure how significant any of them are. Wilock is still out from last season, and Schar is apparently a doubt too.
As well as Buendía, Emery confirms that Leander Dendoncker, Álex Moreno, Jacob Ramsey, Bertrand Traoré, Jhon Durán and Tim Iroegbunam are all unavailable to face Newcastle United on Saturday.
As well as Buendía, Emery confirms that Leander Dendoncker, Álex Moreno, Jacob Ramsey, Bertrand Traoré, Jhon Durán and Tim Iroegbunam are all unavailable to face Newcastle United on Saturday.
it is but I think only Ramsey would have been certain to start.As well as Buendía, Emery confirms that Leander Dendoncker, Álex Moreno, Jacob Ramsey, Bertrand Traoré, Jhon Durán and Tim Iroegbunam are all unavailable to face Newcastle United on Saturday.
Thats a substantial injury list. Some wonderful players right there.
Moreno would playyes of course.
The Guardian appear to think that the biggest talking point ahead of our game is Nick Pope's treatment and recovery from a broken finger.
Jesus fucking Christ.
The Guardian appear to think that the biggest talking point ahead of our game is Nick Pope's treatment and recovery from a broken finger.The only mention we get is "While Emery ended up at Aston Villa". FFS!
Jesus fucking Christ.
Buendia would have 100% started on Saturday.Not sure , but i think he would have played a part off the bench.
This is being shown live on Canal+ in France. Ace our kids!
Emi
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
Emi
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
I'd go with this too Vinnie, but I wonder if Unai will use Torres instead of Digne. That is a very decent side.
Emi
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
I'd go with this too Vinnie, but I wonder if Unai will use Torres instead of Digne. That is a very decent side.
Yep that’s the 10 for me and then either Digne or Torres, don’t mind either way.
Emithats the team for me
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
Thirded.Emithats the team for me
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
Agreed. When we beat them convincingly at Villa Park, SJG played high and wide on the right and really targeted Burn as a weak link in their backline - though they were all poor that day.Thirded.Emithats the team for me
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
No. Subscription channel. Lots of bars have Canal+ and should be able to put it on.This is being shown live on Canal+ in France. Ace our kids!
Is that free to air? Meaning I could easily watch via browser now I'm here?
Happy with that.me too. i also think he will play Bailey.
I can see Torres starting though.
Buendia would have 100% started on Saturday.
EmiYes, that would be it for me. But, like others, I wouldn't be surprised to see one of the fullbacks replaced with a 3rd CB.
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
Has Nice Guy Eddie been saying nice things about us at his "presser" this morning?
On Aston Villa, who Newcastle drew 3-3 with in the Premier League Summer Series last month, and his opposite number Unai Emery...
"If you look at last season and the job that he did - and we obviously encountered one of those wins that they got towards the end of last season - I thought they were excellent against us. I think he's done a magnificent job, I think his players have done a magnificent job as well and they narrowly missed out on getting close to us.
"We know it's going to be difficult. We've played against them again in pre-season, so I think we know each other quite well and I think there's a lot of healthy respect between the two teams. It's the Premier League, though - there's several teams in our bracket, as in vastly improved and looking upwards, so we're not alone. That's where the Premier League is such a special league, because there's no guarantee for any of those clubs that that momentum will continue."
Agreed. When we beat them convincingly at Villa Park, SJG played high and wide on the right and really targeted Burn as a weak link in their backline - though they were all poor that day.Thirded.Emithats the team for me
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
If they have Targett at LB, then I think he will also struggle with the physicality and nous of SJM.
I would also fancy Diaby and Watkins taking a wide-ish left position and running at Trippier - he is a booking waiting to happen. UTV
My outrageous prediction of the season is that Eddie Howe won’t be there at the end of it
EmiYes, that would be it for me. But, like others, I wouldn't be surprised to see one of the fullbacks replaced with a 3rd CB.
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
Kamara Luiz
Mcginn Tielemens
Diaby Watkins
My outrageous prediction of the season is that Eddie Howe won’t be there at the end of it
That's outrageous.
My outrageous prediction of the season is that Eddie Howe won’t be there at the end of it
My outrageous prediction of the season is that Eddie Howe won’t be there at the end of itHe'll never cope without Tindall in the technical area alongside him that's for sure.
I've got Howe as the first Premier manager to get sacked. They have a difficult start.
0-2 Villa
No. Subscription channel. Lots of bars have Canal+ and should be able to put it on.This is being shown live on Canal+ in France. Ace our kids!
Is that free to air? Meaning I could easily watch via browser now I'm here?
I predict victory!
My outrageous prediction of the season is that Eddie Howe won’t be there at the end of itHe'll never cope without Tindall in the technical area alongside him that's for sure.
If Torres plays we won't start tielemans tucked in on the left, we'd go with someone who gives us natural width on that side.
When we have possession our shape turns into a front 5 of the 'wide' midfielders, 1 full back and the 2 forwards, that's why Bailey has played so often because he gives us that width on the right to balance out Moreno on the left. If we flip that shape we need a bailey on the left, so either him swapped sides or philogene makes more sense.
I predict victory!I predict a riot.
All the optimism is making me very nervous about this match, I have to say.
Normal back 4, with Cash and Digne. Or weird back 4, with Pau or Konsa playing a sort of Fullback/Centreback hybrid role?
Parked up with stage one of the journey complete. 3.5 hours from West Wales to Warwick to meet 3 other intrepid Bournemouth Lions to continue the journey north. Hopefully better start than last year...
Parked up with stage one of the journey complete. 3.5 hours from West Wales to Warwick to meet 3 other intrepid Bournemouth Lions to continue the journey north. Hopefully better start than last year...
We are early and have just reached Doncaster and it feels a long way ahead already, but nothing in comparison to that trip!Parked up with stage one of the journey complete. 3.5 hours from West Wales to Warwick to meet 3 other intrepid Bournemouth Lions to continue the journey north. Hopefully better start than last year...
Bloody hell mate, you guys have got some dedication to the cause!
we've got a crap record up thereExactly. Would be happy with a draw as well.
we've got a crap record up there
We're 19% to win on Google. Don't know how they reckon that, I'm on about 55%
We went to Pizza Hut while waiting for the hotel room to be ready, and the waitress asked if we were here for the football. We said yes, and she said “fingers crossed for a win”, and my mate said “yeah, for the Villa”.
She looked at us and just said “I see” and walked off. ;D
We went to Pizza Hut while waiting for the hotel room to be ready, and the waitress asked if we were here for the football. We said yes, and she said “fingers crossed for a win”, and my mate said “yeah, for the Villa”.
She looked at us and just said “I see” and walked off. ;D
Records are only records because one team is usually better than the other. We've got just as good a team as they do, and while Howe is a very good manager, Emery is better. Even if you allow say, a 10% leaning to them because of home support, I'd still argue it's only 60/40 in favour of them at best.
We went to Pizza Hut while waiting for the hotel room to be ready, and the waitress asked if we were here for the football. We said yes, and she said “fingers crossed for a win”, and my mate said “yeah, for the Villa”.
She looked at us and just said “I see” and walked off. ;D
Think we've won at Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manure, Citeh and Tottingham since our last win at Newcastle.
We went to Pizza Hut while waiting for the hotel room to be ready, and the waitress asked if we were here for the football. We said yes, and she said “fingers crossed for a win”, and my mate said “yeah, for the Villa”.
She looked at us and just said “I see” and walked off. ;D
Didn't the claret & blue facepaint and jester hats give your allegiance away?
Think we've won at Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manure, Citeh and Tottingham since our last win at Newcastle.
Yep it’s a dreadful record. Although Everton are an odd team to list there.
Aston Villa:Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Luiz, McGinn, Watkins, Digne, Diaby, Bailey, Kamara.Diaby aside, the same team as last season.
Substitutes:Olsen, Carlos, Tielemans, Torres, Chambers, Coutinho, Philogene, Archer, Kellyman.
Well, the fact we used cutlery should have at least hinted that we weren’t from Newcastle.On pizza?