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Title: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on September 17, 2011, 08:19:04 PM: 0-0 FT
0-0 AET
We'll win 3-1 on penalties.

It's our year. Again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Moose on September 17, 2011, 08:23:55 PM: I'm going to miss this one. Gutted.

Not.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on September 17, 2011, 08:24:22 PM: It's been a while since I've predicted us to lose so for that reason alone I shall say that we will lose 1-0 to a Cahill header.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on September 17, 2011, 08:33:36 PM: AV 3 BW 0
Up for the cup!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 17, 2011, 08:43:52 PM: I've got a ticket but not sure if work stuff means I will miss it. If I make it, 0-1 to them.

If I miss it, 8-5 to us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on September 17, 2011, 09:11:00 PM: 0-0 FT
0-0 AET
0-0 After penalties

We win by the toss of a coin.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: timeoutbigbar on September 17, 2011, 09:18:24 PM: 1-0 Win, sub 20k attendance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on September 17, 2011, 10:52:15 PM: well cup games is the only thing AM has any sort of record in so he better not lose this. 1-0 to Villa AET. Hopefully they won't outplay us at least
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 17, 2011, 11:37:48 PM: I think we will continue our record of becoming hard to beat and we'll secure another point towards survival.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 17, 2011, 11:39:13 PM: Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on September 17, 2011, 11:37:48 PM
I think we will continue our record of becoming hard to beat and we'll secure another point towards survival.

errr .....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 17, 2011, 11:41:34 PM: As of yesterday Bolton had sold 56 tickets.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 17, 2011, 11:43:58 PM: Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 17, 2011, 11:39:13 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on September 17, 2011, 11:37:48 PM
I think we will continue our record of becoming hard to beat and we'll secure another point towards survival.

errr .....

Yes I know mate - my poor attempt at sarcasm - ie a cup match and we will be playing for a point.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on September 18, 2011, 12:31:04 AM: I don't mind as long as we are in the hat for the next round!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on September 18, 2011, 12:31:22 AM: I'm still in happy clappy mode so I'll go 2-1 to the Villa!

Would like to see Albrighton, Ireland and Delfouneso start too
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 18, 2011, 01:19:22 AM: 3-0 at FT. Bolton are really struggling and they'll drop more players than us for this one. Klasnic is out also and he's decent.

N'Zog to get off the mark, Gabby and a Bannan pen for the goals.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on September 18, 2011, 02:14:18 AM: Can see this being a very long and cold night. Win on penalties.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on September 18, 2011, 06:21:01 AM: 1-0 to Bolton.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 18, 2011, 07:16:54 AM: 1-0
Late Bent winner.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on September 18, 2011, 09:45:50 AM: Are we still offering tickets at a special rollback price of half a crown? I might go if they have. And watch us draw on penalties.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on September 18, 2011, 10:03:58 AM: Given
Hutton - Dunne - Collins - Warnock
Bannan - Petrov - Gardner
N'Zogbia - Gabby - Albrighton
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on September 18, 2011, 10:08:32 AM: ----------------------Guzan----------------------
-------Herd---Dunne---Lowry---Warnock---
---Albrighton---Jenas---Delph---Bannan---
------------------------Ireland-------------------
-----------------------Delfouenso---------------

Marshall, Hutton, Collins, Gardner, Petrov, Agbonlahor, N'Zogbia
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on September 18, 2011, 10:12:04 AM: i think we'll loose 1-0
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on September 18, 2011, 10:25:31 AM: Guzan
Herd Collins Clark (or Dunne) Warnock
Albrighton Gardner Jenas Bannan
Ireland
Delfouneso

Subs Marshall Lowry Baker Beye Petrov Gabby Delph
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on September 18, 2011, 11:29:50 AM: Given
Hutton Collins Clark Warnock
Jenas Petrov Bannon
Albrighton N'Zogbia
Gabby

Subs: Guzan, Herd, Delph, Dunne, Bent, Ireland, Delfouneso.

I think maybe that should be the formation we use in the league. We need three in central midfield one of whom can be a playmaker, Bannan. We also need a bit more balance to the side, thought we looked imbalanced in the final third the last few games. Gabby can be very effective as the lone striker so a good performance in that role in the cup might give Darren a bit of a kick up the arse.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on September 18, 2011, 11:32:31 AM: I completely forgot about Ireland. He has to play.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 18, 2011, 11:32:47 AM: Bolton come to stonewall, we dont break them down, 1-0 Bolton
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villanation on September 18, 2011, 11:53:00 AM: This for me is the biggest game of the season so far.

Its a must win, no question, we can't and mustn't take it lightly by playing lesser players, this is the only competition we have any real chance of glory this season.

We must win it and we must field the best possible team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on September 18, 2011, 12:09:18 PM: Quote from: Jimbo on September 18, 2011, 09:45:50 AM
Are we still offering tickets at a special rollback price of half a crown? I might go if they have. And watch us draw on penalties.

I agree. Penalties. They will come to stifle us and try and score on the break, we won't be able to break them down...ever the optimist!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on September 18, 2011, 12:32:17 PM: We simply have to get away from 442 as we dont have the personnel to play it. We do not have 2 midfielders capable of playing in a 442, we havent had for years. Id also try and implement a gameplan that emphasised holding onto possession rather than the route one wimbeldon style muck attempted yesterday. Id play a pretty strong side dependent on injuries Id go for the below.

-------------Given
Herd, Dunne, Clark, Warnock
-----Ireland, Jenas, Delph
Bannan, Gabby, Albrighton
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: woody4866 on September 18, 2011, 12:33:47 PM: 8 - 0 Villa

I reckon we will go all Barcelonaesque

I must stop drinking London Pride this early in the Morning
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holte End Stylist on September 18, 2011, 01:58:09 PM: i just hope it's over after 90mins i wouldn't want to miss my train
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on September 18, 2011, 02:01:15 PM: I wonder if we'll become the first team to draw a knockout game. The shootout will just go on forever until they give up and send us both out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on September 18, 2011, 02:39:04 PM: Please play a first team McLeish. Since we can't draw this, if you play a first team we'll probably win. If you don't we'll probably lose. Winning is better than losing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on September 18, 2011, 03:14:47 PM: After the game yesterday McLeish said he would be putting out his strongest team for this so be interesting to see who he plays. As Bent and Petrov went off injured yesterday don't think they'll be risked, and with Jenas (presumably) and Heskey still out I wouldn't be surprised to see Gabby up front on his own with N'Zogbia, Delph, Albrighton, Bannan plus one of Ireland/Gardner/Herd across the middle.

Not sure what sort of side Coyle will put out but you can guarantee if one of Cahill, Knight or NRC play they will score.

Still think we'll win 2-1 AET
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: barrysleftfoot on September 18, 2011, 03:33:51 PM: Would like to see Herd as a defensive midfielder on wens, and Bannan and Ireland in the team as well.I think Bannan and Ireland could play well together.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on September 18, 2011, 03:36:22 PM: I'd like to see Ireland and Albrighton come in for this one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on September 18, 2011, 03:42:01 PM: On form and fitness, I'd employ a front four of Ireland, Bannan and Albrighton behind Gabby. Albrighton can provide the width and Ireland and Bannan can interchange between central and inside-forward, providing a nice balance and a good amount of options in midfield. That would help us keep possession as well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villanation on September 18, 2011, 08:02:41 PM: Quote from: woody4866 on September 18, 2011, 12:33:47 PM
8 - 0 Villa

I reckon we will go all Barcelonaesque

I must stop drinking London Pride this early in the Morning

Isn't that a kind of girlie boy show.........Whatever takes your fancy, who knows it may work, I've always thought that these over physical sides like Bolton are just masking something very feminine underneath, perhaps a sh*g fest middle of the park may get us a by into the next round......
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on September 18, 2011, 08:07:46 PM: 1-0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on September 18, 2011, 08:19:12 PM: Quote from: Villanation on September 18, 2011, 08:02:41 PM
Isn't that a kind of girlie boy show.........Whatever takes your fancy, who knows it may work, I've always thought that these over physical sides like Bolton are just masking something very feminine underneath, perhaps a sh*g fest middle of the park may get us a by into the next round......
VN: you ought to get out more, mate.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on September 18, 2011, 08:21:27 PM: Quote from: barrysleftfoot on September 18, 2011, 03:33:51 PM

Would like to see Herd as a defensive midfielder on wens,
"wens"?
If you mean Wednesday, Herd will be on his own since the game is on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on September 19, 2011, 10:31:18 AM: Taking someone with me on Tuesday for their first ever trip to Villa Park. It had better be good.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on September 19, 2011, 10:37:51 AM: I'd like to see him play:
4-5-1 - when done in the right way, it doesn't have to be negative
Gabby up front on his own
Albrighton on the right
N'Zogbia on the left
Bannan, Clark and Ireland in the middle
Defence and GK as it has been
2-0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on September 19, 2011, 10:50:53 AM: I'd pick this:

Given

Hutton Dunne Clark Warnock

Jenas Delph

Albrighton Ireland N'Zogbia

Gabby

Subs: Guzan, Herd, Collins, Gardner, Delfouneso, Bannan, Johnson
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on September 19, 2011, 12:26:08 PM: http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/09/19/aston-villa-alex-mcleish-remaining-positive-despite-fans-frustration-at-another-stalemate-97319-29445696/

Not good news about the injuries
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on September 19, 2011, 12:27:40 PM: I cant understand that as our best chance of winning silverware people suggest not playing our strongest possible side?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on September 19, 2011, 12:29:43 PM: 1-0, N'Zogbia. 45/1, i'm all over that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on September 19, 2011, 12:35:44 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on September 19, 2011, 12:29:43 PM
1-0, N'Zogbia. 45/1, i'm all over that.

I sthat right???

If so Im off to put it on
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on September 19, 2011, 12:38:10 PM: Quote from: UsualSuspect on September 19, 2011, 12:35:44 PM
Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on September 19, 2011, 12:29:43 PM
1-0, N'Zogbia. 45/1, i'm all over that.

I sthat right???

If so Im off to put it on
That was the price at WilliamHill.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 19, 2011, 02:37:30 PM: 2-0 win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on September 19, 2011, 02:43:13 PM: 3-1 I thank you!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on September 19, 2011, 03:22:49 PM: Due to Petrov, Jenas and Warnock's injuries we'll re-sign out of contract duo JLloyd Samuel and Gavin McCann on one-game deals. Both will score for their former clubs against their...former clubs.
Unfortunately so too will Nigel Reo-Choker, Gaz Cahill and Zat Nite.

FT: 2-4
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on September 19, 2011, 04:04:40 PM: Quote from: UsualSuspect on September 19, 2011, 12:27:40 PM
I cant understand that as our best chance of winning silverware people suggest not playing our strongest possible side?

McLeish said after the Newcastle game he would play his strongest side for this but given the injuries we've got it's going to be nothing like our best 11.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on September 19, 2011, 04:10:42 PM: 3-0 win, Fonz, Collins and Ireland.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Stu on September 19, 2011, 06:23:59 PM: Anyone going to the Bartons before/after this?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on September 19, 2011, 06:27:53 PM: I'll be too busy taking money off Villa fans. Sorry.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on September 19, 2011, 06:34:27 PM: Bolton are in poor form hopefully the cup will not be a distraction from this. Villa win 1-0
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Stu on September 19, 2011, 07:01:14 PM: Quote from: Legion on September 19, 2011, 06:27:53 PM
I'll be too busy taking money off Villa fans. Sorry.

This sucks. I can actually make a match tomorrow night and no bugger wants to come. I may have to Billy-no-mates it :(
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on September 19, 2011, 07:03:29 PM: I have a bad feeling about this one. The injury situation won't help.
Villa 0 Bolton 1.
I feel a bit guilty when I predict us to loose.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: wombat on September 19, 2011, 07:11:29 PM: I'm working.... and you know what almost glad I am I don't think I could stomach another 1.5 hours of utter tedium. I reckon attendance 18k max.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Compass on September 19, 2011, 07:32:37 PM: Bolton are in terrible form at the moment. No excuse not to win this match at home.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on September 19, 2011, 07:33:26 PM: Quote from: wombat on September 19, 2011, 07:11:29 PM
I'm working.... and you know what almost glad I am I don't think I could stomach another 1.5 hours of utter tedium. I reckon attendance 18k max.

Don't forget the extra-time and penalties...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: wombat on September 19, 2011, 07:46:51 PM: Quote from: Legion on September 19, 2011, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: wombat on September 19, 2011, 07:11:29 PM
I'm working.... and you know what almost glad I am I don't think I could stomach another 1.5 hours of utter tedium. I reckon attendance 18k max.

I'll have clocked off by then.... maybe I could just make it for the ET and pens, or maybe i'll just go straight to bed!

Don't forget the extra-time and penalties...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on September 19, 2011, 08:41:48 PM: It's going to absolutely shit. Us to win 1-0 after extra time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on September 20, 2011, 08:42:26 AM: It depends on the selection but I will predict a dull game and a sparse crowd. Us to sneak through which I will find out on teletext about 3am tomorrow morning whilst waiting for my cab to the airport to arrive.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andrew08 on September 20, 2011, 09:39:12 AM: When I had my first child over 9 years ago I nearly missed a home game because well 3 month olds can be a handful and my missus hadn't slept for a few weeks (I hadn't either but blokes don't count in these situations). Anyway Dad came round to pick me up as usual and explained to me that to miss agame would be the "start of the slippery slope to watching the highlights on MOTD and in later years I'd be grateful to get out the house"

So 9 years later on and after 3 weeks of paternity leave looking after the 8 month old number 4 you do not know how much I'm looking forward to this game !

Yet another reminder of my late Dad's wisdom.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on September 20, 2011, 11:34:06 AM: I'm taking my 6 year old to her first competitive game, she has been to reserve games before but never a real match.

It's cost me £25 for me, my girlfriend and daughter in the Holte Lower, that is unbeleivable value.
We should be sold out at those prices, but sadly we won't.

I would like Gardner, Marc, Ireland and Delfouneso play tonight.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 20, 2011, 12:03:36 PM: Saturday it started to dawn on me the game is begining to become a chore and i was actually looking at the clock for the game to end as i had a saturday night planned

Cant believe it has come to this

I reckon a piss poor crowd (circa 16K - not helped by Boltons awful fan base) drugery followed by tedium then the single goal (not even sure who to)

Fuck me i am depressed before i even get there!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on September 20, 2011, 12:23:18 PM: 0-1 - A miss-hit shot in the opening 90 seconds by Kevin Davies bounces off Collins's ballsack and finds its way into the corner via Dunne's shaft. Even the normally outstanding Given is foxed by the double deflection. The following 89 mins is possibly the dullest in the entire history of Aston Villa, most of the several thousand in attendance having to be woken after the final whistle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on September 20, 2011, 12:24:44 PM: I actually care about tonight more than I did Newcastle. I want a cup run.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pooligan on September 20, 2011, 12:25:35 PM: I expect a hard fought game between 2 reserve sides with villa nicking it 1-0 in extra time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 20, 2011, 12:25:39 PM: Quote from: UsualSuspect on September 19, 2011, 12:26:08 PM
http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/09/19/aston-villa-alex-mcleish-remaining-positive-despite-fans-frustration-at-another-stalemate-97319-29445696/

Not good news about the injuries

you would have thought the club would have learned after last season when we got injuries and this season we have a weaker squad ... Did they expect every player to keep fit all season ..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on September 20, 2011, 12:48:06 PM: Quote from: JUAN PABLO on September 20, 2011, 12:25:39 PM
Quote from: UsualSuspect on September 19, 2011, 12:26:08 PM
http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/09/19/aston-villa-alex-mcleish-remaining-positive-despite-fans-frustration-at-another-stalemate-97319-29445696/

Not good news about the injuries

you would have thought the club would have learned after last season when we got injuries and this season we have a weaker squad ... Did they expect every player to keep fit all season ..
Who have we got to cover left back if Warnock out.Is Baker still injured ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on September 20, 2011, 12:52:33 PM: I assume Lowry will cover if Warnock is out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 20, 2011, 12:56:16 PM: I have a bad feeling about this - 2-1 to Bolton.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rioch is King on September 20, 2011, 01:09:31 PM: It going to be great... surprisingly upbeat atmosphere as the villa faithful get right behind the team which lifts the players from the negativity and doubt they have picked up from stands recently and we'll beat Bolton quite comfortably 2 - 0.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on September 20, 2011, 02:44:56 PM: Quote from: Clark W Griswold on September 20, 2011, 12:23:18 PM
0-1 - A miss-hit shot in the opening 90 seconds by Kevin Davies bounces off Collins's ballsack and finds its way into the corner via Dunne's shaft. Even the normally outstanding Given is foxed by the double deflection. The following 89 mins is possibly the dullest in the entire history of Aston Villa, most of the several thousand in attendance having to be woken after the final whistle.

Chortle. Such outstanding imagery.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on September 20, 2011, 02:48:32 PM: Voted villa win by FT, more in hope than expectation.

If the injury list really does include Warnock, Cuellar, Herd, Baker, Clarke, Petrov, Jenas, and Bent then it's a bit of a worry. However I think one or two of that lot will play (fingers crossed they do).

If that lot are all out, then expect to see something like

---------------------Given-------------------

Hutton------Collins-----Dunne----Lowry

---------------------Delph-----------------

------------Bannan-------Ireland--------

Albrighton-------------------------N'Zogbia

-----------------Agbonlahor----------------

I hope Warnock and either Petrov or Jenas can start though.

Bolton are on pretty ropey form, I expect Gabby to score, and maybe N'Zog to finally find some form. 2-1 to the Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Damo70 on September 20, 2011, 02:52:47 PM: 2-0 with Bannan and Albrighton having blinders.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on September 20, 2011, 02:54:56 PM: Quote from: eamonn on September 20, 2011, 02:44:56 PM
Quote from: Clark W Griswold on September 20, 2011, 12:23:18 PM
0-1 - A miss-hit shot in the opening 90 seconds by Kevin Davies bounces off Collins's ballsack and finds its way into the corner via Dunne's shaft. Even the normally outstanding Given is foxed by the double deflection. The following 89 mins is possibly the dullest in the entire history of Aston Villa, most of the several thousand in attendance having to be woken after the final whistle.

Chortle. Such outstanding imagery.

I think a little too much attention was made to "ballsacks" and "shafts"
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on September 20, 2011, 02:55:51 PM: Quote from: Damo70 on September 20, 2011, 02:52:47 PM
2-0 with Bannan and Albrighton having blinders.
Albrighton needs a blinder.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on September 20, 2011, 03:12:14 PM: 3-0 win
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Vanilla on September 20, 2011, 03:18:02 PM: According to the Mail, we seem to have nine injured players. With that in mind, is it worth risking players like Given for such a game this evening?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on September 20, 2011, 03:32:19 PM: I can't bring myself to talk about 'resting' players for a cup tie Vanilla, I think we should be playing our strongest possible team and that includes Given. However, I bet you're right and Guzan will start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on September 20, 2011, 03:32:29 PM: Anyone know if VillaStreams will be showing this? Or anyone else for that matter?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 20, 2011, 03:54:33 PM: Highly unlikely that there will be any streams to this game tonight, id like to see gardner get a start but in all honesty i just cant see us winning this game : 1-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UsualSuspect on September 20, 2011, 04:00:36 PM: Quote from: Matt C on September 20, 2011, 03:32:19 PM
I can't bring myself to talk about 'resting' players for a cup tie Vanilla, I think we should be playing our strongest possible team and that includes Given. However, I bet you're right and Guzan will start.

I posted this yesterday

This is our best chance of Silverware (although our run has already been more difficult than Small Heaths last season) and I would hope AM would go all out to win it.

That would involve putting the strongest 11 out barring injuries.

I think our CM is going to be very weak 2nite
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 20, 2011, 04:03:39 PM: Agreed this our best chance of a trophy no doubt but its still a long shot and i think as soon as we play a half decent team we will be out.
The big 6 as they are now seem to play strong sides as they progress closer to wembley and i dont think we can match them.
I have sympathy for mcleish in many ways as his hands have been tied by the owner and faulkner .
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on September 20, 2011, 04:26:03 PM: Quote from: eastie on September 20, 2011, 04:03:39 PM
Agreed this our best chance of a trophy no doubt but its still a long shot and i think as soon as we play a half decent team we will be out.
The big 6 as they are now seem to play strong sides as they progress closer to wembley and i dont think we can match them.
I have sympathy for mcleish in many ways as his hands have been tied by the owner and faulkner .

I think we could scrape through if we met Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs or Everton at home but the 2 Manchester clubs and Chelsea would put us out with relative ease, home OR away. Still, we may get lucky and avoid them altogether, therefore we should play our strongest 11 in this competition as it really is our only chance of success every year.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on September 20, 2011, 04:53:13 PM: Have not enjoyed a single game so far (was on hols for Blackburn game)- Not coming down tonight (going to see Dean Saunders` Wrexham at Southport).

I bet we end up winning 5 -0 or somthing similar.

Hopefully for all those going its a good`un.

Give `em a shout for me and junior.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Vanilla on September 20, 2011, 05:00:53 PM: Quote from: Matt C on September 20, 2011, 03:32:19 PM
I can't bring myself to talk about 'resting' players for a cup tie Vanilla, I think we should be playing our strongest possible team and that includes Given. However, I bet you're right and Guzan will start.

True. It's just a shame we are playing a team like Bolton. Yes it is at home, and they are struggling (which could make them more up for it), so would have preferred an easier ride at this stage.

Just hope we get a good result. A lot was made about winning a trophy when the new manager came in, and this competition being the obvious target, a slip up here would increase the mutterings.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on September 20, 2011, 06:04:43 PM: I'm really looking forward to this.

I'd rest Gabby and Given,

----------Guzan

Herd Collins Dunne Clark

Gardner Bannan Irleand

N'Zogbia Fonz Albrighton

All out attack, I'm sick of Mcleish's football already, so let's just let the reigns off and go for it

6-5 all midfielders and attackers scoring!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on September 20, 2011, 06:21:37 PM: 3-1 us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richardhubbard on September 20, 2011, 06:29:34 PM: I ended up having to come back to work there is a free ticket going tonight pm me
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on September 20, 2011, 06:36:33 PM: Quote from: eastie on September 20, 2011, 03:54:33 PM
Highly unlikely that there will be any streams to this game tonight, id like to see gardner get a start but in all honesty i just cant see us winning this game : 1-2

Feeling fairly pessimistic now. Can't see any streams anywhere.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 20, 2011, 06:38:29 PM: Nope there are no streams tonight- hoping wm or brmb will have live coverage.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on September 20, 2011, 06:41:17 PM: Time to start looking for wins. Had enough of us just playing to avoid defeat. 2-1 win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villanation on September 20, 2011, 07:43:41 PM: Can't see any coverage to this game anywhere....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Pre-Match Thread
Post by: A|C on September 20, 2011, 08:17:54 PM: same here, I've looked but there's nothing. In other news Arsenal are 1 down.

Edit. Well they were, now 1-1.