4th January, 3pm, Villa Park
Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Mings
Digne
Onana
Kamara
McGinn
Tielemans
Bailey
Watkins
2-1
Absolutely shoddy standards from the OP. If this is what we will have to put up with in 2025, I can't wait for it to be over.
OK no fanning about on Saturday. Just win 4-1 allowing them the dignity of having a goal at Villa Park. NFE.
I have to say i absolutely detested horse face as a player. Would be wonderful to get our own back on him as a manager
OK no fanning about on Saturday. Just win 4-1 allowing them the dignity of having a goal at Villa Park. NFE.
Exactly, FTCMF!
OK no fanning about on Saturday. Just win 4-1 allowing them the dignity of having a goal at Villa Park. NFE.
Exactly, FTCMF!
Fuck The Cheddar Munching Foxes?
3-1 to the Villa
We are capable of losing to anybody right now. 0-1 Vardy.Apart from Brentford and Man City in the last few weeks.
4th January, 3pm, Villa Park
Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Mings
Digne
Onana
Kamara
McGinn
Tielemans
Bailey
Watkins
2-1
I thought Leicester were extremely hard done by in losing to Man City, they at the very least deserved a point.
If - and it's a big if - they perform like that again, we're in trouble here.
Although Digne has been very good for us surely this is the game to rest him before the bigger CHamps league games
Martinez
Cash Konsa Mings Maatsen
Kamara
McGinn Onana Ramsay
Bailey
Watkins
Subs
Olsen
Carlos
Bogarde
Ned - replace Cash @ 70 mins to bomb down wing
Barclay - Replaces Onana
Buendia - Replaces Ramsay
That hopefully should be enough
Although Digne has been very good for us surely this is the game to rest him before the bigger Champs league games
I thought Leicester were extremely hard done by in losing to Man City, they at the very least deserved a point.
If - and it's a big if - they perform like that again, we're in trouble here.
Can't see him starting with Ramsey, been out for weeks and needs to break in slowly.Did he even touch the ball against BHA?
Can't see him starting with Ramsey, been out for weeks and needs to break in slowly.Did he even touch the ball against BHA?
Can't see him starting with Ramsey, been out for weeks and needs to break in slowly.Did he even touch the ball against BHA?
Yes
Shilton...
“I didn’t see the shot but our skipper David Nish tells me the ball definitely went in and it was a goal.”
Vic Crowe…
“It would be better if I said nothing about this incident. But I think 27,000 saw a good Villa goal disallowed.”
We need Ramsey to start - whether he is up to 60 minutes is another question. He does a lot of what Rogers does, not as creative, but doesn't lose the ball as much.
Can't see him starting with Ramsey, been out for weeks and needs to break in slowly.Did he even touch the ball against BHA?
Yes
Thought he did quite well.
I like Drummonds side. Barkley and Kamara sitting with Tielemans running free at 10, get Ramsey and Bailey behind their 2 centre halves.
Can't see him starting with Ramsey, been out for weeks and needs to break in slowly.Did he even touch the ball against BHA?
Yes
Thought he did quite well.
I like Drummonds side. Barkley and Kamara sitting with Tielemans running free at 10, get Ramsey and Bailey behind their 2 centre halves.
Barkley can pass too, with Tielemans in front of him it could be really interesting.
On the one hand it will be bitterly cold, on the other hand I get to wear my new coat I got for Christmas. Leicester looked OK against Stockport 115 from what I saw but shouldn't be taken lightly.
In terms of selection, pick Carlos and we will struggle, pick Mings and we will be more solid. I'm reticent to scapegoat anyone but I just don't think the former is up to the standard we need and the latter has been excellent in the two domestic games he has played. But I think the manager, who has forgotten more than I will ever know about football, will stick with Carlos. Saft goal incoming.
1-1
Great post ALita, though my memory of Pat McMahon's 'ghost' goal was that it was before the break. Either way, shockingly bad luck.
Can't see him starting with Ramsey, been out for weeks and needs to break in slowly.Did he even touch the ball against BHA?
Yes
Thought he did quite well.
I like Drummonds side. Barkley and Kamara sitting with Tielemans running free at 10, get Ramsey and Bailey behind their 2 centre halves.
Can't see him starting with Ramsey, been out for weeks and needs to break in slowly.Did he even touch the ball against BHA?
Yes
Thought he did quite well.
I like Drummonds side. Barkley and Kamara sitting with Tielemans running free at 10, get Ramsey and Bailey behind their 2 centre halves.
Barkley can pass too, with Tielemans in front of him it could be really interesting.
Barkley has a habit of taking way too much time when he actually has some time on the ball, it's an odd trait, otherwise he's fine when under direct pressure. I put it down to not being in rhythm for playing bits and pieces of games.
I'm really struggling to decide how we should deal with Rogers and Torres being out for this one.
Is Mings fit enough to play the 90?
Is Ramsey fit enough to play the 90?
Could Philogene show his real ability on the left?
I think I'd be tempted to go with:
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Onana
Bailey, Tielemans, Philogene
Watkins
I suspect we'll need Carlos/Swinkels to come on at some point and I'd want to give Ramsey at least half an hour but I think that's the lowest risk starting line up.
I'm really struggling to decide how we should deal with Rogers and Torres being out for this one.
Is Mings fit enough to play the 90?
Is Ramsey fit enough to play the 90?
Could Philogene show his real ability on the left?
I think I'd be tempted to go with:
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Onana
Bailey, Tielemans, Philogene
Watkins
I suspect we'll need Carlos/Swinkels to come on at some point and I'd want to give Ramsey at least half an hour but I think that's the lowest risk starting line up.
I'm really struggling to decide how we should deal with Rogers and Torres being out for this one.
Is Mings fit enough to play the 90?
Is Ramsey fit enough to play the 90?
Could Philogene show his real ability on the left?
I think I'd be tempted to go with:
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Onana
Bailey, Tielemans, Philogene
Watkins
I suspect we'll need Carlos/Swinkels to come on at some point and I'd want to give Ramsey at least half an hour but I think that's the lowest risk starting line up.
Last chance saloon for Jaden?
Expected to start from about 6pm here. Will be cold though.
Expected to start from about 6pm here. Will be cold though.
6pm today or match day?
I'm really struggling to decide how we should deal with Rogers and Torres being out for this one.
Is Mings fit enough to play the 90?
Is Ramsey fit enough to play the 90?
Could Philogene show his real ability on the left?
I think I'd be tempted to go with:
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Onana
Bailey, Tielemans, Philogene
Watkins
I suspect we'll need Carlos/Swinkels to come on at some point and I'd want to give Ramsey at least half an hour but I think that's the lowest risk starting line up.
McGinn for Philogene.
Subs bench looking a little bare now:
Olsen
Ned
Bogarde
Maatsen
Ross B
Buendia
Ramsey
Any forward options?
What happened to Carlos? He seemed fine on Monday.Honestly, as with Philogene's 'injury' I kind of suspect a move may be in the pipeline. Although with Pau's injury that might be doubtful.
What happened to Carlos? He seemed fine on Monday.Honestly, as with Philogene's 'injury' I kind of suspect a move may be in the pipeline. Although with Pau's injury that might be doubtful.
Ive said in other threads I’d like to give Maatsen a go and the Maatsen Ramsey combo in particular,
Yep, more important stuff happening in his life!Ive said in other threads I’d like to give Maatsen a go and the Maatsen Ramsey combo in particular,
Might not be the game to start Maatsen in. https://x.com/AVFCStatto/status/1875171127821271064
What’s the weather looking like chaps?
That’s my only concern Lew. It’ll be interesting to see how we go without Rogers.Ramsey has to start he's the only one who can drive forward with the ball like Rogers does.
We need to win today. I will not accept ANY drawing or losing NONSENSE. I hope Unai tells them.