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Title: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 25, 2011, 06:41:31 PM: Reading the Albion forums you'd think that they've only got to turn up to beat us. Every bit as good as us, if not better, apparently.

I don’t see it somehow.

Young, Downing, Bent and Gabby to prove much too strong as we beat them yet again.

Quote from: Legion
Villa to win 2-0.

Bent 31 & 67
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on April 25, 2011, 06:58:19 PM: I hope we beat these!
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on April 25, 2011, 07:15:08 PM: We won't, sadly.

Bent will score but they will win say 2-1. It will be a close game though.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 25, 2011, 07:17:53 PM: 2 very similar teams in ability

2 Wanky defences

2-2
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 25, 2011, 07:24:30 PM: I think their defence is worse than ours and they have Carson in goal, that has to be worth a 2 - 0 start.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on April 25, 2011, 07:39:12 PM: Tough game, would be happy with a draw.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Moose on April 25, 2011, 07:47:55 PM: They haven't beaten us since the last century - that sounds good - let's keep it that way!
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2011, 07:48:31 PM: It's only Monday. The game is not until Saturday. No poll. No predicted result. Not stickied. Karma has been broken. Bad English is now crying over his New York Strip Steak.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on April 25, 2011, 07:49:22 PM: I think they'll win. It's been quite a while and they will rarely have a better chance. 2-1 or 3-2.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on April 25, 2011, 07:49:38 PM: Draw written all over this. Bent to score first in a 1-1
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on April 25, 2011, 07:53:41 PM: This one will go with tradition. Villa to win 3-1 and everyone's happy. Us because we've won and them because they can continue whinging and feeling hard done by. Boing boing my arse.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 25, 2011, 08:18:33 PM: Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2011, 07:48:31 PM
It's only Monday. The game is not until Saturday. No poll. No predicted result. Not stickied. Karma has been broken. Bad English is now crying over his New York Strip Steak.

I didn't realise I could sticky and I never predict the score. Bad juju.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: not3bad on April 25, 2011, 08:21:03 PM: Quote from: Ads on April 25, 2011, 06:41:31 PM
Reading the Albion forums you'd think that they've only got to turn up to beat us.

They thought that last time didn't they? Wankers.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simba on April 25, 2011, 08:21:39 PM: We will trash these erm ..

I really think we will win this by a big margin. Dunno why. I think we play too wide for them. I reckon they will be happy with a draw. We will score first for once and take them as they come out to play. Another Stoke without the Delap factor. Depends much on our state of mind- and theirs. If we are complacent thinking ourselves safe and they are either fighting or in panic it could be a thrashing or a scoreless draw.

I go for a thrashing.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2011, 08:24:56 PM: Quote from: Ads on April 25, 2011, 08:18:33 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2011, 07:48:31 PM
It's only Monday. The game is not until Saturday. No poll. No predicted result. Not stickied. Karma has been broken. Bad English is now crying over his New York Strip Steak.

I didn't realise I could sticky and I never predict the score. Bad juju.

<emoticon>Arms folded, shaking head</emoticon>
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 25, 2011, 08:26:56 PM: Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2011, 08:24:56 PM
Quote from: Ads on April 25, 2011, 08:18:33 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2011, 07:48:31 PM
It's only Monday. The game is not until Saturday. No poll. No predicted result. Not stickied. Karma has been broken. Bad English is now crying over his New York Strip Steak.

I didn't realise I could sticky and I never predict the score. Bad juju.

<emoticon>Arms folded, shaking head</emoticon>

I tried to edit it but had no option to sticky it. Could you sticky it please Legion?

The last time I predicted a score, we lost to Wolves. Never again.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on April 25, 2011, 08:27:16 PM: Hurray, It's live on Setanta Ireland.
I wont have to rely on Villa streams not freezing every 2 minutes.
We will win this one. Nervy 2-1 win.
Bent x 2.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2011, 08:36:26 PM: Quote from: Ads on April 25, 2011, 08:26:56 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2011, 08:24:56 PM
Quote from: Ads on April 25, 2011, 08:18:33 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2011, 07:48:31 PM
It's only Monday. The game is not until Saturday. No poll. No predicted result. Not stickied. Karma has been broken. Bad English is now crying over his New York Strip Steak.

I didn't realise I could sticky and I never predict the score. Bad juju.

<emoticon>Arms folded, shaking head</emoticon>

I tried to edit it but had no option to sticky it. Could you sticky it please Legion?

The last time I predicted a score, we lost to Wolves. Never again.

As you asked so nicely I will. I can see that my services in this domain are no longer required...
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on April 25, 2011, 08:39:35 PM: 2-1 Bent and AY.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 25, 2011, 08:41:09 PM: Goyour prediction in now Legion. Order restored.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2011, 08:43:00 PM: 0-2 Away win would have been posted with Bent getting both. But...
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 25, 2011, 09:39:10 PM: Over the years I cannot think of many bad things results wise against them so I confidently predict us to win 2-1.
Mind you, plenty of bad memories injury wise against the dirty bastards so tell our lads to watch out.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on April 25, 2011, 10:37:52 PM: 0-2 Villa

Bent x 2
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 25, 2011, 10:57:37 PM: We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jotopsy on April 25, 2011, 11:32:54 PM: Surely Gabby will start. They've got the Woy factor going for them so it'll be a tough game.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2011, 11:43:55 PM: 3-2 us. I expect them to score, and I expect us to score. I'll go for us to score 1 more than them.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2011, 11:47:33 PM: From what I have seen this season, especially under Woy, they're a more than decent side when they put their minds to it.

They're still Albion, though, so we'll beat them, but it's nice that they actually try these days.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sfx412 on April 25, 2011, 11:50:02 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 25, 2011, 10:57:37 PM
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist.

Never liked them much have you Dave :)

here's to a convincing 3 points and Prem security
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on April 25, 2011, 11:51:06 PM: 1-2 Bent and Gabby.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on April 25, 2011, 11:53:09 PM: 2-2. Odemwingie 67, 89. Downing 56, Dunne 90.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karlos96 on April 26, 2011, 01:14:02 AM: They're due a win against us so I think it will be 2-1 to them.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 26, 2011, 01:20:19 AM: Coventry were due a win at Villa Park. Took them a hundred years mind.

Probability and the Albion can wait another 70 odd.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 26, 2011, 02:00:10 AM: Some of the comments from the Albion fans.

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We will not only beat them we will humiliate them

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We are the better side I honestly believe that, we're condfident, we're in form and we have home advantage.

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Its our time this time.Like i have said the past few games against you we have been the better team

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We have never been in a better position to beat them.

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we'll smash them. 4-1

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What bothers me is Villa are jammy b******s
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on April 26, 2011, 07:06:44 AM: Them 1 - 2 Us

Odensewinger for them & Bent (2) for us.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: flybo on April 26, 2011, 08:00:53 AM: This is my derby we must win this game. Tesco-bags are the lowest form of life.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on April 26, 2011, 08:06:01 AM: It's direct, physical sides that we seem to have problems with but clearly that isn't them. We have better players than they do so will win.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on April 26, 2011, 09:18:33 AM: 2-2. nice open entertaining game. may even nick it if we catch them on the break
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on April 26, 2011, 09:19:54 AM: Tesco Bag Wankers 1-2 Villa
Brunt (50) Bent (15)
Gabby (89)

Love it if we beat these, put them back in their place. And they can all boing boing in tears
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on April 26, 2011, 09:49:17 AM: Is this the official pre-match thread ?
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on April 26, 2011, 12:05:22 PM: Quote from: WikiVilla on April 26, 2011, 09:49:17 AM
Is this the official pre-match thread ?

Yeh! £1.50 to you!
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on April 26, 2011, 01:25:37 PM: 2-2. Bent and Gabby for us.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 26, 2011, 03:43:22 PM: 2-2 draw with them equalizing in the last few minutes. Odemwingie will fancy a couple of goals on Saturday and we seem to be a bit more positive and adventurous away from home.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nick harper on April 26, 2011, 04:00:04 PM: Quote from: Deano's Mullet on April 26, 2011, 03:43:22 PM
2-2 draw with them equalizing in the last few minutes. Odemwingie will fancy a couple of goals on Saturday and we seem to be a bit more positive and adventurous away from home.

We get more space which helps Young, Downing and Bent...but we are more vulnerable at the back as no clean sheets away from home testifies. Think both teams will go for it so it could be anything.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on April 26, 2011, 04:09:00 PM: 1-1, Odemwingie and Bent to score.

A free-flowing, fast paced game and entertaining game, with the Villa being the most likely victors. Both sides to hit the woodwork twice.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on April 26, 2011, 05:44:41 PM: More Gabby derby-day delight. 1-2 do the kung-fu to us.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on April 26, 2011, 06:06:04 PM: About time we started dishing out hammerings to these type of clubs again.

0-4 Villa.

Memories of Leicester, Wolves, Derby away days.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on April 26, 2011, 06:31:44 PM: Quote from: KevinGage on April 26, 2011, 06:06:04 PM
About time we started dishing out hammerings to these type of clubs again.

0-4 Villa.

Memories of Leicester, Wolves, Derby away days.
Leicester always seemed to be our bogey team.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on April 26, 2011, 06:34:31 PM: Albion 1 Villa 2 Bent Collins .......
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on April 26, 2011, 06:37:10 PM: West Brom 1-1 VILLA. Can see us scoring in the first half,but them getting a late equaliser!
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 26, 2011, 09:06:45 PM: I've been worrying about this fixture ever since they came up. They have to beat us one day (a la Wolves) and I fear it will be now. I really hope I'm wrong but I think it'll be 2-1 to them. We just didn't really know how to lose derby games under MON and now it seems we rarely win them.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brian Taylor on April 27, 2011, 01:10:28 AM: So what have we left to hope for at end of season? Optimistically with all wins we could have 54pts or 50 with 2 wins and three draws or will it be 44 and be happy with lower mid-table finish and a summer to consider things? I want to see all wins from here and it is not impossible..we get nowhere but we do get some hope for future.
I thought any lost game or even a draw, up to now, was unacceptable. Now it is just hoping we are get enough to remain a decent distance away from 'the zone' to come back revived and aware for the next season; without major figures going elsewhere any time soon.
It is all academic now. As long as we can accumulate 5-6 points over remaining fixtures we will retain some self respect, if naught else.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on April 27, 2011, 09:19:06 AM: Officials:
Referee - PHIL DOWD
Assistant Referee 01 - SCOTT LEDGER
Assistant Referee 02 - ADAM WATTS
Fourth Official - ANTHONY TAYLOR
Phil Dowd scares me massively, Adam Watts is avery very good linesman and is getting noticed now, recentley done the Brazil v Scotland game and is picking up lots of bi games in England
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 27, 2011, 09:45:10 AM: If we get to 54 pts it will be nothing short of a miracle, or my maths has badly let me down!

2-2 I'm liking the look of that Odemwingie chap, but Bent will keep the wolf from the door.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 27, 2011, 10:25:59 AM: I don't normally do predictions as I reckon it's unlucky. Then again, we've hardly been blessed with excessive luck this year so I might as well.

Baggies 1 (Odemwingie 73)
Villa 2 (Bent 17, Agbonlahor 86)
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 27, 2011, 10:37:39 AM: WBA 1-3 Villa
Brunt

Bent x 2
Downing

Friedel
Walker Dunne Collins Young
Downing Petrov NRC Young
Gabby Bent

We will find this game easier than the Stoke game. They'll play into our hands & we'll hit them.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on April 27, 2011, 01:36:38 PM: Quote from: alexpayne on April 27, 2011, 09:19:06 AM
Officials:
Referee - PHIL DOWD
Assistant Referee 01 - SCOTT LEDGER
Assistant Referee 02 - ADAM WATTS
Fourth Official - ANTHONY TAYLOR
Phil Dowd scares me massively, Adam Watts is avery very good linesman and is getting noticed now, recentley done the Brazil v Scotland game and is picking up lots of bi games in England

Phil Dowd?! Oh FFS this is gonna end in tears.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 27, 2011, 03:10:00 PM: 0-4 away win.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Surrey Villain on April 27, 2011, 04:31:11 PM: Quote from: alexpayne on April 27, 2011, 09:19:06 AM
Officials:
Referee - PHIL DOWD
Assistant Referee 01 - SCOTT LEDGER
Assistant Referee 02 - ADAM WATTS
Fourth Official - ANTHONY TAYLOR
Phil Dowd scares me massively, Adam Watts is avery very good linesman and is getting noticed now, recentley done the Brazil v Scotland game and is picking up lots of bi games in England

Doesn't matter who the assistants are or how good we have as good as lost this match before we start with Dowd in charge. Cue several penalty refusals for Villa and a soft one for them. On the other hand he owes us a good one, oh hang on I've just seen some pigs flying past my window.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on April 27, 2011, 09:51:12 PM: Bent has scored 4 in his last 3 away games and I can't see him not scoring again here against the WBA defence. I can't see us keeping a clean sheet either - they've got 13 in the last 6 games (including Blues away, plus Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs, and Arsenal - all in all a tricky run of fixtures).

I'd take a draw and a good performance I reckon. 2-2, perhaps 1-1. They seem to get a lot of late goals, and we concede a few, so I reckon there'll be a bit of squeaky bum time.

The only choice I guess is Gabby or Heskey. I think I'd go with Gabby's pace against their defence, though I get the feeling Houllier doesn't think Gabby and Bent make great partners (they don't).
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on April 28, 2011, 01:56:40 AM: 1-1 for me, they are playing well but then again so are we!
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on April 28, 2011, 02:50:23 AM: Dowd is an awful referee and with him in charge any outcome is possible.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 28, 2011, 08:25:14 AM: Dowd is a fucking ******.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on April 28, 2011, 08:34:54 AM: He was ref against Wolves in March.Didn't we have a decent penalty shout turned down then too
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on April 28, 2011, 10:27:50 AM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on April 28, 2011, 08:25:14 AM
Dowd is a fucking c***.

Nothing further to add.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DeKuip on April 28, 2011, 11:48:15 AM: Neither Villa nor Albion have won 2-0 this season (Wolves are the only team).
So we know what's coming - one of us will be two up and it'll finish 2-2.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 28, 2011, 11:57:38 AM: Why was/is somebody from Stafford allowed to referee our games against the Yammers? Lets hope he's a dingle.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 28, 2011, 12:20:46 PM: He lives in Biddulph now according to one of the Stokies who used to be on this board.

2 all. I can see WBA leading for ages, about to beat us for the first time since the ice age and Bent will pop up with a last minute equaliser.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hartman_1982 on April 28, 2011, 02:57:06 PM: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6901753,00.html
Bannan behing Bent?
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on April 28, 2011, 03:09:53 PM: Terrible game full of nerves 1-0 with Gabby scoring the winner!
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on April 28, 2011, 03:33:17 PM: Quote from: VILLALWAYS on April 28, 2011, 08:34:54 AM
He was ref against Wolves in March.Didn't we have a decent penalty shout turned down then too

He's a fucking Jonah, the last four games have all been horrible defeats - Wolves 0-1, Liverpool 3-0, Man Utd cup final and Arsenal 3-0.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on April 28, 2011, 05:57:50 PM: Oh god Phil Dowd is the ref, got a bad feeling about this one now.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on April 28, 2011, 06:01:09 PM: I see wee Barry's been recalled early from Leeds. Does this indicate some playing time, as we did look short of that sort of creativity against Stoke? I'd hope so.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on April 28, 2011, 06:06:12 PM: Quote from: Monty on April 28, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
I see wee Barry's been recalled early from Leeds. Does this indicate some playing time, as we did look short of that sort of creativity against Stoke? I'd hope so.

Seconded
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: avfc_1874 on April 28, 2011, 08:42:31 PM: Another game. Another draw.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on April 29, 2011, 01:31:03 AM: Would be nice to get a win and put a bright spot on a difficult season. In fact, a win would be fu*king lovely.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on April 29, 2011, 08:12:27 AM: Quote from: DeKuip on April 28, 2011, 11:48:15 AM
Neither Villa nor Albion have won 2-0 this season (Wolves are the only team).
So we know what's coming - one of us will be two up and it'll finish 2-2.

Statistically it would seem we will go two up and they will equalise - we've dropped more points from a winning position than anyone else and they have clawed back more points than anyone from a losing pposition I think?
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 29, 2011, 08:27:11 AM: I had a dream about this game last night - and strangely, Dean Saunders was upfront with Bent for some reason. Lots of Man United fans with cockney accents were stood in the street outside the Hawthorns asking if we were all West Ham fans. Fucking bizarre. The match ended 4-4.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on April 29, 2011, 09:03:48 AM: Quote from: Monty on April 28, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
I see wee Barry's been recalled early from Leeds. Does this indicate some playing time, as we did look short of that sort of creativity against Stoke? I'd hope so.
Looks like it
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2349351,00.htmlhttp://
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 29, 2011, 10:48:28 AM: You cant believe with the likes of Young and Downing, we have no bloody creativity at times.. We need a Merson/Carbone type down VP for next season.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on April 29, 2011, 10:54:20 AM: Bannan?
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on April 29, 2011, 10:55:57 AM: Bannan is back in the squad

sportinglife.com

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has been added to the squad for Saturday's Barclays Premier League derby with West Brom at The Hawthorns.

The Scotland international has been recalled from a loan spell with Leeds United after having only restricted opportunities with the Championship club.

Bannan, 21, forced his way into the Villa side earlier in the campaign when they suffered a series of midfield injury setbacks.

Caretaker boss Gary McAllister - still deputising while manager Gerard Houllier recovers from a heart problem - has a full-strength squad available.

Villa could again be unchanged after collecting eight points from their previous four games to climb into the top half of the table.

Team

Aston Villa (from): Friedel, Walker, Collins, Dunne, Luke Young, Downing, Petrov, Bannan, Makoun, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor, Bent, Marshall, Clark, Heskey, Pires, Albrighton, Delph, Reo-Coker, Cuellar, Delph.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on April 29, 2011, 11:17:25 AM: I'd start Bannan behind Bent. I think it would be a massive boost to his confidence and show him we want him at Villa.

Freidel

Walker Cuellar Dunne Young

Downing NRC Petrov Young

Bannan

Bent.

That would allow Bannan to express himself and hopefully show what he is made of.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on April 29, 2011, 11:34:21 AM: An oddly low-key 1-1. Bent for us, obviously.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 29, 2011, 12:25:04 PM: There will be goals in this one. 2-1 Villa with Bent and Young scoring. Obviously Odimwinge for them.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on April 29, 2011, 01:17:28 PM: Close out Brunt and Morrisson and the points are ours
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on April 29, 2011, 02:45:59 PM: Bloody excellent news. Bannan more than any of the other youngsters suffered from MON's mentality and prejudices and perhaps took some time to catch up to where he should be in his development. If they feel it's time to blood him, I think we could just be about to see some exciting football in the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 29, 2011, 03:08:22 PM: Quote from: Shrek on April 29, 2011, 11:17:25 AM
I'd start Bannan behind Bent. I think it would be a massive boost to his confidence and show him we want him at Villa.

The most frustrating thing about Bannan is he's been played in such a deep midfield role, even when I've seen him with the Reserves. Like you, I'd like to see him play in a more advanced role, though not sure I'd have him that forward.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pooligan on April 29, 2011, 04:19:56 PM: Have we ever won a match with that idiot phil dowd in charge? all i can remember are defeats
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on April 29, 2011, 05:31:57 PM: Quote from: Mark Kelly on April 29, 2011, 03:08:22 PM
Quote from: Shrek on April 29, 2011, 11:17:25 AM
I'd start Bannan behind Bent. I think it would be a massive boost to his confidence and show him we want him at Villa.

The most frustrating thing about Bannan is he's been played in such a deep midfield role, even when I've seen him with the Reserves. Like you, I'd like to see him play in a more advanced role, though not sure I'd have him that forward.

The thing is with that role is he has the freedom to drift around where he likes and express himself.

He is the most skillfull player at Aston Villa and we need to try our best to make it work with him in our team.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nastylee on April 29, 2011, 07:22:07 PM: Brunt out for them along with Thomas and Reid.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Moose on April 29, 2011, 08:05:20 PM: I'd play Gabby up with Bent, with Bannan on the bench to replace Petrov after an hour. With us 3-0 up and coasting....
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 30, 2011, 07:33:08 AM: The Royal Oak is open for away fans.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on April 30, 2011, 09:15:49 AM: Bright sunny morning in West Mids, slight breeze, bit parky mind, its reading just 11c in the back yard
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on April 30, 2011, 10:22:38 AM: Lawro strikes again!

" As for Villa, they were never going to be in serious trouble. It's not that the team were too good to go down, but they had enough individual match-winners such as Ashley Young and Stewart Downing to keep them up."

Er... So what you're saying is we are too good to go down. Pleb.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: alanclare on April 30, 2011, 10:23:37 AM: Of course it's a draw. 1-1
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on April 30, 2011, 10:28:00 AM: Anyone know of anywhere in South Manchester likely to show the game? It's not for me, it's for a mate who likes to get into animal shaped bins.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on April 30, 2011, 10:56:29 AM: 2-1 Agbonlahor & Bent
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 30, 2011, 11:10:19 AM: 1-1
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on April 30, 2011, 11:35:57 AM: I met Peter Odemwingie the other day. He seemed to be a thoroughly nice chap. He said that he would be playing today. I think he was wondering why a Villa fan would want to talk to him.

He did his business and i did mine.

He then came back to shake hands and say bye. I wished him luck but he didnt realise i had my fingers crossed behind my back. ;D

He climbed into his four tail pipe AMG Mercedes and burbled off down the road. Nice guy, but no win bonus for him this weekend !

Albion 1 Villa 2
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on April 30, 2011, 11:39:15 AM: If you didn't tap him up cdvillafan will be very disappointed.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on April 30, 2011, 11:44:17 AM: Quote from: TheBentman on April 30, 2011, 11:39:15 AM
If you didn't tap him up cdvillafan will be very disappointed.

He is not a big guy. I was suprised how small he seemed to be. Probably needs a good meal in him. Ive seen more meat on a sparrows ankle.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on April 30, 2011, 12:40:37 PM: Decent player, certainly. But he offers nothing we don't already have.

I think we'll win today, and win well - and it'll see us up to 9th.
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on April 30, 2011, 12:57:23 PM: Greetings from NYC! It's 7.55 and I'm off out on my last day here. So 5 points please and my flight back to Brum will be that much more bearable
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on April 30, 2011, 12:58:45 PM: Oops, I mean three points (Everything here is so much bigger and all... except my todger which has the Yanks in awe when I go for a slash and stuff).
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on April 30, 2011, 01:03:05 PM: Is slash and stuff similar to surf and turf?
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Surrey Villain on April 30, 2011, 01:20:43 PM: Quote from: b23 on April 30, 2011, 11:35:57 AM
I met Peter Odemwingie the other day. He seemed to be a thoroughly nice chap. He said that he would be playing today. I think he was wondering why a Villa fan would want to talk to him.

He did his business and i did mine.

He then came back to shake hands and say bye. I wished him luck but he didnt realise i had my fingers crossed behind my back. ;D

He climbed into his four tail pipe AMG Mercedes and burbled off down the road. Nice guy, but no win bonus for him this weekend !

Albion 1 Villa 2

What did you climb into?
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on April 30, 2011, 02:29:10 PM: Quote from: Surrey Villain on April 30, 2011, 01:20:43 PM
Quote from: b23 on April 30, 2011, 11:35:57 AM
I met Peter Odemwingie the other day. He seemed to be a thoroughly nice chap. He said that he would be playing today. I think he was wondering why a Villa fan would want to talk to him.

He did his business and i did mine.

He then came back to shake hands and say bye. I wished him luck but he didnt realise i had my fingers crossed behind my back. ;D

He climbed into his four tail pipe AMG Mercedes and burbled off down the road. Nice guy, but no win bonus for him this weekend !

Albion 1 Villa 2

What did you climb into?

My trusty French, light blue flying machine. Diesel turbo, electric windows and everything !

Its only got one exhaust pipe though. ::)
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheEgo on April 30, 2011, 02:41:46 PM: One change, Gabby in for Heskey. Bannan named on the bench and then replaced by Albrighton who was totally left out (as is Makoun)

Fridel, Walker, Dunne, Collins, Downing, Petrov, NRC, Young, Gabby, Bent

Subs: Marshall, Pires, Clark, Bradley, Albrighton, Delph, Cuellar
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: GordonCowansisthegreatest on April 30, 2011, 02:53:36 PM: Anyone got a live feed?
Title: Re: Stripey Filth v Aston Villa - Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on April 30, 2011, 02:56:21 PM: Quote from: GordonCowansisthegreatest on April 30, 2011, 02:53:36 PM
Anyone got a live feed?

Try ATDHE.Net