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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on October 16, 2025, 10:53:44 AM

Title: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 16, 2025, 10:53:44 AM
Sunday 19th, 2pm ko.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on October 16, 2025, 11:48:53 AM
FTF  8)
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on October 16, 2025, 11:50:36 AM
I'm going for a 2-1 Villa win.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on October 16, 2025, 11:53:33 AM
1 1       which I wouldnt mind to be honest.


Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 16, 2025, 11:55:54 AM
I'd be happy with a draw.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on October 16, 2025, 12:10:15 PM
Wolves played well against them and were unlucky not to get the win. We should be looking to win this as our form has improved and I think we might just do that.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 16, 2025, 12:18:19 PM
Draw, which wouldn't be the worst result. A win would be massive heading into the next two league games.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on October 16, 2025, 01:42:05 PM
1-1
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 16, 2025, 02:24:23 PM
Spuds are flattering to deceive under their new boss, the sex-ski instructor from the continent. Over-performing on XG more than anyone else. It can't last, it won't last.

0-2. Dougie Louise and Pow Towers.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 16, 2025, 02:36:43 PM
I fancy us here. I think SUE Has magnetic pin board mans number.

Spurs can be good but so can we and i think we have some momentum now.

Barring any obvious injuries has to be same team as what beat Burnley especially as Malen is in hot form
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on October 16, 2025, 02:44:04 PM
Is watkins fit?
If he is id go with same team as last time other than Mastsen for Digne

Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Torres
Maatsen
Bogarde
Kamara
McGinn
Malen
Watkins
Rogers

2-1, Watkins, Rogers

If Watkins is out, Guessand to start
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nev on October 16, 2025, 02:55:30 PM
I have been bullied into a family meal in Nottinghamshire on Sunday, which means I'll miss a game for the first time in ages, But then, the last game I didn't follow was when we won at Brentford last season so that gives me confidence.

It could be anything to be honest and a draw would not be too bad but fuck it, we'll do 'em.

0-2
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on October 16, 2025, 04:04:43 PM
Sunday 19th.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rotterdam on October 16, 2025, 04:49:25 PM
I'm cynical. Spurs 2-1
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Drummond on October 16, 2025, 04:54:56 PM
There's no Maddison, Kulusevski or Solanke.

Questions over Bissouma, Dragusin and Davies.

Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Drummond on October 16, 2025, 04:57:24 PM
So 3-1
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 16, 2025, 05:15:52 PM
I am not expecting many points from the next 3 games and none from this match.
2  nil spurs.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 16, 2025, 05:20:40 PM
A draw would be a good result.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on October 16, 2025, 05:37:15 PM
They were lucky to draw at home to Wolves, and i thought they rode their luck in beating Leeds. Frank is a better manager that Ange mate, but they are beatable.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 16, 2025, 06:37:30 PM
A draw would be a good result.

C'mon Paul, you usually have high expectations and this stadium holds no fear for us. Let's do 'em!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on October 16, 2025, 07:53:39 PM
Quietly confident for this, think we’ve turned the corner and their home form isn’t great.

1-2 Villa - Rogers and Malen.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 16, 2025, 08:15:03 PM
A draw would be a good result.

C'mon Paul, you usually have high expectations and this stadium holds no fear for us. Let's do 'em!

Let’s bloody hope so. We’ve recovered form, but we need to demonstrate that uptick translates to beating good sides.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on October 16, 2025, 09:40:55 PM
Desmond.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 16, 2025, 09:51:12 PM
Fun fact, the last 23 meetings have produced 0 draws.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on October 17, 2025, 01:44:32 PM
Them 1 Us 2
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 17, 2025, 02:44:28 PM
Emery mention Watkins in the briefing?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 17, 2025, 02:44:59 PM
Yes, should be fit.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VancouverLion on October 17, 2025, 02:52:21 PM
0-1 Watkins
FTF!!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on October 17, 2025, 02:56:12 PM
Well, this media feeding frenzy over the MTA game couldn't have been better-timed as we plan to take on Spurs: I'm sure they'll be plenty of shouts of "Yid Army" from the home crowd.
Wonderful.

Let's FTF.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 17, 2025, 02:59:21 PM
Yes, should be fit.

Commiserations.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 17, 2025, 03:00:04 PM
Yes, should be fit.

Commiserations.

I'm sure he's bluffing anyway.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on October 17, 2025, 03:12:46 PM
Looks like only Youri definitely unavailable for Sunday unless I've missed someone.

Anyway, 1 1 I reckon - Rogers for us, who cares for them.

Unai has a good record against Frank.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on October 17, 2025, 03:32:55 PM
A draw would be alright but we really should be winning this one.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on October 17, 2025, 04:22:49 PM
you look at them and think they don't really have anyone who can cause much danger apart from maybe kudos and they've gone a bit long ball under Frank too. Id take the draw but there's no reason why we can't go there and win.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on October 17, 2025, 04:29:58 PM
Fuck Spurs.

I was going to put something about the game as well but there's no need.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on October 17, 2025, 10:03:58 PM
Fuck Spurs.

I was going to put something about the game as well but there's no need.

I have nothing to add to this except my wholehearted agreement.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hopadop on October 19, 2025, 12:18:48 AM
I'll be doing my annual trip to Spurs, sitting with the home fans and mostly hating the whole experience.  If I get rumbled I'm not stupid about it, and saying how great the new stadium is keeps them happy (it's ok if you like that sort of thing).

Anyway, 1-2. SJM with a brace. Oh yes.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 12:20:59 AM
I'll be doing my annual trip to Spurs, sitting with the home fans and mostly hating the whole experience.  If I get rumbled I'm not stupid about it, and saying how great the new stadium is keeps them happy (it's ok if you like that sort of thing).

No need to bring the Korean flag this time.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 12:51:35 AM
We should be hammering this lot. Just don't give away dumb set-pieces.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on October 19, 2025, 07:30:27 AM
Fuck Spurs.

I was going to put something about the game as well but there's no need.

I have nothing to add to this except my wholehearted agreement.

Wise words from the both of you. 
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 19, 2025, 08:38:11 AM
Not feeling particularly optimistic. We need to be far more clinical than we have been and not have these phases where we just completely drop off.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on October 19, 2025, 09:02:50 AM
Without fail on an Avanti pulling out of New Street you always get the "if you see something that doesn't look right..." announcement as Mordor sheds hove into view. Always makes me chuckle. I gave their ground a wave.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 19, 2025, 09:13:32 AM
Fuck Spurs.

I was going to put something about the game as well but there's no need.

I have nothing to add to this except my wholehearted agreement.

Wise words from the both of you. 

I would just like to add Fuck the Fucking Spurs.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on October 19, 2025, 10:14:35 AM
I'm feeling strangely confident about this one for some reason. 1-3.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on October 19, 2025, 10:50:52 AM
I'm feeling strangely confident about this one for some reason. 1-3.

Oh no.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on October 19, 2025, 11:42:36 AM
Their away form is better, at home they’ve besten Burnley comfortably, had a 0-1 hiding to Bournemouth and were lucky to draw to Wolves.

We should go into this with some confidence.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on October 19, 2025, 11:59:01 AM
I hope he doesn't, but think he might possibly bring Onana in for Malen from the Burnley start up, or of course it could be Ollie if not fit.
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