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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on February 03, 2026, 12:32:15 PM

Title: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 03, 2026, 12:32:15 PM: Sat 7th, 3pm KO

1-3
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 03, 2026, 12:33:45 PM: Will go for 2-0 to Bournemouth and be optimistic and say we only pick up one lengthy injury.
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Morleys left boot on February 03, 2026, 12:39:13 PM: Back on our feet 2–0 UTV
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on February 03, 2026, 12:49:42 PM: Defeat.
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on February 03, 2026, 12:50:37 PM: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Luiz, Bailey, Rogers, Barkley, Watkins.

Haven't been that impressed with Torres lately. Granted Mings was appalling v Salzburg but this pitch always seems to be play tight so will suit him. Harsh to drop Buendia but think we need proven impact off the bench. Will only be 60mins or so in Barkley anyway at 10, can swap in Buendia then. If all are fit above our options are strong.
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on February 03, 2026, 01:02:09 PM: More open game should suit us. High scoring game we can’t really afford to lose. Even a draw and the gap to 4th place could be 2 points which feels much less comfy. Checking the take, still a healthy gap to 6th though .
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on February 03, 2026, 01:04:35 PM: I’d start Abraham.
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 03, 2026, 01:12:12 PM: Quote from: brontebilly on Today at 12:50:37 PM
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Luiz, Bailey, Rogers, Barkley, Watkins.

Haven't been that impressed with Torres lately. Granted Mings was appalling v Salzburg but this pitch always seems to be play tight so will suit him. Harsh to drop Buendia but think we need proven impact off the bench. Will only be 60mins or so in Barkley anyway at 10, can swap in Buendia then. If all are fit above our options are strong.

Mings wasn’t appalling v Salzburg. A bit of complacency for their 1st was the only thing that he did wrong.
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 03, 2026, 01:47:12 PM: Time to get our title challenge back on track. 2-1 to the Villa Boys, and an enjoyable cycle home for dorsetvillan.
Title: Re: Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on February 03, 2026, 02:08:24 PM: Quote from: Brend'Watkins on Today at 01:12:12 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on Today at 12:50:37 PM
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Luiz, Bailey, Rogers, Barkley, Watkins.

Haven't been that impressed with Torres lately. Granted Mings was appalling v Salzburg but this pitch always seems to be play tight so will suit him. Harsh to drop Buendia but think we need proven impact off the bench. Will only be 60mins or so in Barkley anyway at 10, can swap in Buendia then. If all are fit above our options are strong.

Mings wasn’t appalling v Salzburg. A bit of complacency for their 1st was the only thing that he did wrong.

He was poor for their second goal and played their forward offside for what could have been 0-3. Not his best day