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Title: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 29, 2012, 12:04:25 AM: Sunday 2.9.12 KO 16:00

0-1 away win.

Ireland 25
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on August 29, 2012, 12:07:40 AM: And at the moment, I'm the other AV win vote. Believe! 0 - 2!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on August 29, 2012, 12:10:26 AM: I think we'll play well, much better than we did against Everton, and nab a 1-1 draw; which would be a 'triffic result.

Bent and Ben Arfa.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 29, 2012, 12:10:54 AM: 1-1 Vlaar 48; Cisse 90+1
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on August 29, 2012, 12:11:20 AM: 4-0 Villa. After Benteke's hat-trick, Bent will score the fourth fourth after beautiful interplay between Bannan and Ireland releases N'Zogbia, who amazingly beats his man and crosses for Bent to volley home at the back post with perfect technique.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on August 29, 2012, 12:11:59 AM: 1-1
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on August 29, 2012, 12:24:24 AM: No chance 0-3
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karlos96 on August 29, 2012, 12:38:16 AM: We never do great up there - 3-0
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on August 29, 2012, 12:40:10 AM: Quote from: Pete3206 on August 29, 2012, 12:24:24 AM
No chance 0-3

We win?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: davisa on August 29, 2012, 01:19:22 AM: Lets all be fickle and go for a 0-1 away win!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on August 29, 2012, 01:54:53 AM: Its going to take time for PL to get results and I cant see us coming away with any points, so I'd like to see an improved performance and some fighting spirit. A respectful 2-0 defeat unfortunately.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaSpen on August 29, 2012, 02:26:16 AM: I'm not looking forward to this one. 3-0 win for the side from the Sports Direct Arena.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 02:47:15 AM: 1-1.

NZogbia to turn up.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on August 29, 2012, 02:53:10 AM: 2-1 defeat.

N'Zogbia for us.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve R on August 29, 2012, 03:48:50 AM: We will win 2-0.

Just to hedge my bets I have us down to lose in the predictions league.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: somec on August 29, 2012, 05:13:40 AM: As much as I'd like to see us win this game I don't think we will.

A good performance and a narrow 2-1 defeat I reckon.

I've got every league result prediction wrong so far this season, so I hope I'm wrong again!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: MarkM on August 29, 2012, 07:55:17 AM: 3-0 home win >:(
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on August 29, 2012, 08:00:23 AM: Lambert said after the tranmere game that he hoped one or two of the injured players would be back for this game. I don't think he can be talking about gabby, albrighton or bent. Are vlaar, el ahmadi, delfouneso injured? I'd dread to think what might happen if the first two aren't playing! Is clark's suspension over now too?

Assuming we dont have more injuries, I'd go:

Guzan - Lowton vlaar baker lichaj - KEA delph - Ireland Holman - bent (weimann, CNZ, new fwd)
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on August 29, 2012, 08:10:41 AM: Quote from: Matt Collins on August 29, 2012, 08:00:23 AM
Lambert said after the tranmere game that he hoped one or two of the injured players would be back for this game. I don't think he can be talking about gabby, albrighton or bent. Are vlaar, el ahmadi, delfouneso injured? I'd dread to think what might happen if the first two aren't playing! Is clark's suspension over now too?

I think he may have been referring to Carruthers who's apparently been dealing with a knock on his ankle, and maybe he was hoping he could rush Gabby back for the game or something.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on August 29, 2012, 08:14:18 AM: 2-3

Bent, Bannan, N'Zogbia
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tom jennings III on August 29, 2012, 08:44:18 AM: Unfortunately I think we could be pulled apart here defensively, a 3-1 defeat.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on August 29, 2012, 09:14:54 AM: A better performance than Everton but still a defeat i think. 3-1 to them
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 29, 2012, 09:16:34 AM: With their movement up fron then i think it is really important that we pair Baker with Ron - Clark is too slow and will cost us

PL has said that we will go to win and i believe him (unless he starts with Bent up top on his own again grrrrrrrrr)

Guzan (although he wont drop Given on his return "home")

Lichaj Ron Baker Delph / Stevens

Herd
KEH Holman
Ireland
Weinmann
Bent
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on August 29, 2012, 09:27:13 AM: 1-2 Bent and Holman
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Le Lapin on August 29, 2012, 09:27:49 AM: A Newcastle win. We have a lot to do to knit this team together. Newcastle like Everton are a reasonably settled team and should have too much for us.
If Nzog or Ireland if put into the side decide that they want to play, we should make it a tight game. Bent can't be as isolated as he has been up front.
3-0 to the home team.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 09:30:05 AM: Guzan
Lowton Clark Vlaar Baker
Herd
ElAhmadi Ireland
Holman................................NZogbia
Bent

I'm expecting NZogbia to have a good game. I know, silly of me.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on August 29, 2012, 09:30:17 AM: Sorry, can't see us getting much out of this. I think we'll play better though and scrape a 1-1.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ron Manager on August 29, 2012, 09:32:52 AM: Quote from: VillaSpen on August 29, 2012, 02:26:16 AM
I'm not looking forward to this one. 3-0 win for the side from the Sports Direct Arena.

St James's Park if you dont mind!!!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on August 29, 2012, 09:36:47 AM: Surely Clark is suspended?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Concrete John on August 29, 2012, 09:40:15 AM: Quote from: Rissbert on August 29, 2012, 09:30:17 AM
Sorry, can't see us getting much out of this. I think we'll play better though and scrape a 1-1.

I'm slightly optimistically going for a 1-1 as well.

I think we need to play Vlaar and Baker together and one of Holman, Ireland or N'Zogbia to have a good game, but if that happens I think a draw is achievable.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 09:46:38 AM: Good question, is Clark suspended? Or was it a 1 game ban that took place last night?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 29, 2012, 10:22:41 AM: 6-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on August 29, 2012, 10:33:14 AM: Newcastle 2-0 Villa
Newcastle cruise to a comfortable win without even trying, and by coinsidence most of the villa team don't either. Lambert stands on the sidelines scratching his head wondering once again how he was hoodwinked into taking on mission impossible by Randy Lerner.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on August 29, 2012, 01:03:18 PM: 2-1 to us. I don't know why but I've got a feeling about this one being the start of things evening out and this is the start of one defeat in 18 games.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karlos96 on August 29, 2012, 01:10:46 PM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 09:46:38 AM
Good question, is Clark suspended? Or was it a 1 game ban that took place last night?

According to this website Clark is only banned for one game:-

https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z (https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z)
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nirog72 on August 29, 2012, 01:17:31 PM: A draw.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on August 29, 2012, 01:29:08 PM: 2-0 to the barcodes.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 29, 2012, 03:49:20 PM: Quote from: Karlos96 on August 29, 2012, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 09:46:38 AM
Good question, is Clark suspended? Or was it a 1 game ban that took place last night?

According to this website Clark is only banned for one game:-

https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z (https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z)

Then if he comes in over Baker at CB then PL is a mug and we have not improved over TSM
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: lordmcgrath5 on August 29, 2012, 04:02:23 PM: Quote from: Clark W Griswold on August 29, 2012, 10:33:14 AM
Newcastle 2-0 Villa
Newcastle cruise to a comfortable win without even trying, and by coinsidence most of the villa team don't either. Lambert stands on the sidelines scratching his head wondering once again how he was hoodwinked into taking on mission impossible by Randy Lerner.

On the evidence of last Saturday, I reckon it'll go very much like this. Ho hum.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 29, 2012, 04:08:15 PM: Quote from: Rissbert on August 29, 2012, 09:30:17 AM
Sorry, can't see us getting much out of this. I think we'll play better though and scrape a 1-1.

I'd take that. Maybe three new players making their debut, a bit of confidence from the week, get a point at a difficult location and then come back to Villa Park and beat Swansea.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: MarkM on August 29, 2012, 04:10:27 PM: Quote from: ToLambo Villa on August 29, 2012, 04:08:15 PM
Quote from: Rissbert on August 29, 2012, 09:30:17 AM
Sorry, can't see us getting much out of this. I think we'll play better though and scrape a 1-1.

I'd take that. Maybe three new players making their debut, a bit of confidence from the week, get a point at a difficult location and then come back to Villa Park and beat Swansea.

you gota love an optimist!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on August 29, 2012, 04:38:23 PM: 2-1 to the toon, with Bent getting our goal... I think our performance will be better than the one against Everton.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve R on August 29, 2012, 04:54:45 PM: Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 29, 2012, 10:22:41 AM
6-1 Villa.

If Baker retains his place alongside Vlaar, it's hard to see Newcastle getting on the scoresheet.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on August 29, 2012, 05:53:34 PM: An extremely optimistic narrow win but only if we don't concede a ridiculous early goal.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rimmy Jimmer on August 29, 2012, 05:58:34 PM: Villa to win 2-1!!!!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: preston28 on August 29, 2012, 08:55:06 PM: We don't do well in the Toon so I'm going for a 2-0 defeat. However would be very happy with a draw!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on August 29, 2012, 09:01:53 PM: I think it will be either

5-3 to Newcastle or 1-0 win for Villa with Charles scoring a wonder goal which left everyone gobsmacked
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: OCD on August 29, 2012, 09:04:50 PM: Quote from: Hookeysmith on August 29, 2012, 03:49:20 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on August 29, 2012, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 09:46:38 AM
Good question, is Clark suspended? Or was it a 1 game ban that took place last night?

According to this website Clark is only banned for one game:-

https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z (https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z)

Then if he comes in over Baker at CB then PL is a mug and we have not improved over TSM

Bit strong to say that one player selection would mean PL is no better than TSM.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 30, 2012, 08:29:43 AM: Lets hope shearer losing his head again . villa 1-0 .
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on August 30, 2012, 08:31:23 AM: 2-2
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 30, 2012, 08:52:31 AM: Quote from: OCD on August 29, 2012, 09:04:50 PM
Quote from: Hookeysmith on August 29, 2012, 03:49:20 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on August 29, 2012, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 09:46:38 AM
Good question, is Clark suspended? Or was it a 1 game ban that took place last night?

According to this website Clark is only banned for one game:-

https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z (https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/~/link.aspx?_id=D6CA03B6740C4E78A1E74E2493E9199B&_z=z)

Then if he comes in over Baker at CB then PL is a mug and we have not improved over TSM

Bit strong to say that one player selection would mean PL is no better than TSM.

My point being that PL sounded really refreshing that he clearly said that players got picked on form - he made the point about Given not being guaranteed #1 spot and that is the reason why Guzan re signed. If he goes back picking players on rep rather than performance then i am sorry he is no better than TSM

And for the record i would drop Given also - but you just know he wont be
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on August 30, 2012, 09:14:36 AM: They will enjoy us.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: seanthevillan on August 30, 2012, 11:23:21 AM: Don't we can afford to carry CNZ and his anti-tracking back attitude in this game - it left us wide open on that side against Everton and Ben Arfa will shred us to pieces if we give him that much space and time. He might do anyway, but we should at least try to double up on him.

I think we could get something but it will be a tough match.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on August 30, 2012, 12:41:55 PM: 3-1 defeat.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: NiiLamptey on August 30, 2012, 01:43:47 PM: Cant see us winning and can absolutely see them taking the lead within the first 10 mins, pushing our confidence even further down!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: David_Nab on August 30, 2012, 05:16:13 PM: Apparently Tiote is struggling to make the match..big loss for them
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Big Dick Edwards on August 30, 2012, 07:25:55 PM: Quote from: David_Nab on August 30, 2012, 05:16:13 PM
Apparently Tiote is struggling to make the match..big loss for them

Only Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Demba Ba and Cisse to worry about then...
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on August 30, 2012, 08:33:09 PM: A narrow loss meaning we stay bottom but am optimistic that we can then start putting points on the board v Swansea, Southampton and Tesco Bags

Team 4-2-3-1

Given

Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Baker

KEA
Herd

Ireland
Holman
N'Zogbia

Bent

Subs - Guzan, Lichaj, Bannan, Delph, Weimann, Fonz, Burke
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on August 30, 2012, 08:34:58 PM: That Vukic bloke is looking really dangerous for them tonight, we may need to do a job on him.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on August 30, 2012, 08:39:04 PM: Quote from: Richard on August 30, 2012, 08:33:09 PM
A narrow loss meaning we stay bottom but am optimistic that we can then start putting points on the board v Swansea, Southampton and Tesco Bags

Team 4-2-3-1

Given

Lowton
Bennett
Vlaar
Baker

KEA
Herd

Ireland
Holman
N'Zogbia

Bent

Subs - Guzan, Lichaj, Bannan, Delph, Weimann, Fonz, Burke

I like the look at that team,though I'd have Delph in for Nzogbia who has shown nothing,and will only be a passenger up there. UTV.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: danlanza on August 30, 2012, 08:44:58 PM: Guzan in for Given and no Zog at all please.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2012, 08:45:55 PM: Quote from: danlanza on August 30, 2012, 08:44:58 PM
Guzan in for Given and no Zog at all please.

Agree with that.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: danlanza on August 30, 2012, 09:34:09 PM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on August 29, 2012, 02:47:15 AM
1-1.

NZogbia to turn up.
2-1 to Villa and NZogbia to turn up........... in Sunderland !!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on August 31, 2012, 07:49:58 AM: Draw
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pooligan on August 31, 2012, 10:50:08 AM: Can't see anything but a Toon win if i am honest, 2-0
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 31, 2012, 04:32:38 PM: The, cough, wise words of Lawrenson

Quote
Newcastle have been linked with Andy Carroll and you can never have enough strikers. They are being very cute because they know Carroll only really wants to go to Newcastle. Their idea of a deal for Carroll is not the same as Liverpool's idea of a deal.
If Villa are going to stay in this league they have to get the best out of Darren Bent. Paul Lambert has been trying to bring in striker Christian Benteke from Belgium. If they can bring someone in to help and take the pressure off Bent I think they'll be fine but if they don't they'll be in big trouble because defensively they're looking very fragile, including keeper Shay Given.
Villa are going to Newcastle, where they will get a thorough examination because United have good attacking players and have options in midfield and up front.
Prediction: 2-0
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 31, 2012, 04:57:57 PM: Where's good to drink around the ground before the game? First time going and it's definitely against my better judgements but hey ho!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 31, 2012, 05:26:39 PM: Quote from: Ducksworthy on August 31, 2012, 04:57:57 PM
Where's good to drink around the ground before the game? First time going and it's definitely against my better judgements but hey ho!

Plenty of places in the city centre. @WMPVillaFC on Twitter usually come up with away fan-friendly choices.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on August 31, 2012, 05:38:34 PM: They played last night-they're going to be knackered come 70mins
Villa to sneak a late 1-0
Bent 88min
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lizz on August 31, 2012, 09:25:58 PM: 0-0. If nothing else, hope my first use of 0 is correct.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 31, 2012, 11:42:58 PM: Quote from: Ducksworthy on August 31, 2012, 04:57:57 PM
Where's good to drink around the ground before the game? First time going and it's definitely against my better judgements but hey ho!

The ground is one of the most easy to get to from a city centre in the Premier League, take your pick depending on what sort of pub you like!
The "Great pubs, full of Villa" always used to be the ones near the train station, don't know if that's still true, haven't been since about 2001.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: timeoutbigbar on September 01, 2012, 12:09:33 AM: Quote from: BILL DE VALL on August 31, 2012, 05:38:34 PM
They played last night-they're going to be knackered come 70mins
Villa to sneak a late 1-0
Bent 88min

About 3 of those players will start against us unfortunately. You never know though. 1-1.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 01, 2012, 12:39:22 AM: at least some of the players we get a kick up the arse. There are new hungry signings who want to play in the first team .
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 01, 2012, 04:11:26 AM: I've read that all players signed by 5pm yesterday can play so I take it all of our new signings bar Benteka are eligible. What time was the Westwood deal confirmed?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 01, 2012, 04:35:09 AM: Ignore me... Westwood didn't sign till after 9 so he can't play.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on September 01, 2012, 05:37:29 AM: Agree on the team earlier but would go with Delph ahead of Nzogbia.

Dont think there is much between Lichaj and Lowton for the right back slot but Lambert will give Lowton more time to settle in

Would like to see Herd break forward from midfield more. He has a great leap on him and could add some scoring threat I feel. Too often there is only Bent to cross it in to.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on September 01, 2012, 06:59:31 AM: I think only Bennett of the new signings will start. I'd keep baker ahead of Clark. Then I think I'd go: Holman, delph, kea, Ireland. And against my better judgement n'zogbia supporting bent, tho is consider weimann
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on September 01, 2012, 09:11:08 AM: Can't see why N'zogbia should get anywhere near the team, Matt so your better judgement should prevail! I also think he'll start with a couple more of the new blokes - Benteke especially.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on September 01, 2012, 09:42:57 AM: I don't think benteke and the guy from Crewe were signed in time to play. I think that needed to have happened by noon Friday

I agree n'zogbia doesn't deserve to start. The alternative is weimann I guess, although we could play one up.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dr_Fegg on September 01, 2012, 09:46:00 AM: Cautiously optimistic 1-1 draw.

Continuing our slow and steady progress to half decent football (still light years ahead of TSM dross).

Baker and Ron in the centre, lets test the pairing and guzan to start
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 01, 2012, 10:49:50 AM: Given

Lowton
Bennett
Baker
Vlaar

Ireland
El ahmedi
Clark
Herd
Nzogbia

Bent
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john2710 on September 01, 2012, 11:11:07 AM: He'll go with the following, the only change may be Herd for Delph

Given

Lowton
Bennett
Clarke
Vlaar

Ireland
El Ahmedi
Holman
Delph
Nzogbia

Bent
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on September 01, 2012, 11:15:26 AM: Nah, I think Given and N'Zogbia are out. He doesn't countenance cock-ups. I agree he'll persist with the 'Vlaarke' partnership.

Guzan

Lowton
Vlaar
Clark
Bennett

El Ahmadi
Delph

Holman
Ireland
Weimann

Bent
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on September 01, 2012, 11:55:05 AM: Hopefully we'll sneak a draw, but I can't see it. I'd love to rub that bastard Pardew's nose in it.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on September 01, 2012, 12:02:30 PM: i've voted for the Draw, but i could make a case for all all 3 results being possible,
and have had a few quid on the win with betfair at 6/1 to good odds to turn down, with Lamberts attitude to away games, it just needs to click and you never know
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Doorbell on September 01, 2012, 01:06:58 PM: I've voted for a draw, more from blind optimism than belief. Deep down I think we'll lose...I'm not expecting points on the board until southampton if I'm honest.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: maidstonevillain on September 01, 2012, 01:25:10 PM: Quote from: Montbert on September 01, 2012, 11:15:26 AM
Nah, I think Given and N'Zogbia are out. He doesn't countenance cock-ups. I agree he'll persist with the 'Vlaarke' partnership.

Guzan

Lowton
Vlaar
Clark
Bennett

El Ahmadi
Delph

Holman
Ireland
Weimann

Bent

I would go with that with the exception of Baker for Clarke.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on September 01, 2012, 01:53:46 PM: Quote from: Matt Collins on September 01, 2012, 09:42:57 AM
I don't think benteke and the guy from Crewe were signed in time to play. I think that needed to have happened by noon Friday

I agree n'zogbia doesn't deserve to start. The alternative is weimann I guess, although we could play one up.

Ah right, didn't know, thanks.

One up top with an extra man in midfield would be better than fielding Nzogbia. We need to try and keep the ball as much as possible tomorrow and CNZ doesn't ever seem to do that. If we are to play 2 strikers then as you say, step forward Mr Weimann.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on September 01, 2012, 02:12:39 PM: Proud History Bright Future

4-0 Newcastle.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on September 01, 2012, 02:40:40 PM: I've a horrible feeling we'll get battered. If we get away with a draw, I'd be happy.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oldham_villa on September 01, 2012, 03:05:18 PM: I've put us down to win as part of my accumulator - forever an optimist
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on September 01, 2012, 03:29:10 PM: I'm afraid we'll be rooted to the bottom spot after this match and probably for some time to come. If we're going to go let's hope we show some fight and not do a Derby.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Fish on September 01, 2012, 03:51:47 PM: All right lads, a Geordie in peace here, just after a few answers before the game tomorrow;

Quote
Our neighbours down the road are hailing Martin O'Neill as a messiah, the consensus on Tyneside is that it's a house built on shifting sands; as fans of a club he managed, what do you see for sunderland's future under O'Neill?
A busy window for you, what are your thoughts of the new recruits?
A few pundits are tipping you for the drop, is this fair?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a big season?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a disappointing season?
What's a realistic aim for Villa this season? Where have you strengthened to achieve this?
Who will win the Premier League this year and why?
How do you see the top 6 panning out? and why?
Which teams will be relegated and why?
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Who will be your danger man/men against Newcastle?
Which Newcastle players are you worried about?
Finally, what do you reckon the score will be?

Cheers for any answers in advance and sorry if this is the wrong place to put it.

Dave
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on September 01, 2012, 03:59:58 PM: If O'neill is allowed a free hand in the transfer market you can expect Sunderland to be bankrupt within 7 years (being generous it could be 3 or 4).

As for the game I can see us losing, but I hope we will see an improvement in the quality on the pitch, and some chances being created.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chipsticks on September 01, 2012, 04:05:22 PM: Quote from: The Fish on September 01, 2012, 03:51:47 PM
All right lads, a Geordie in peace here, just after a few answers before the game tomorrow;

Quote
Our neighbours down the road are hailing Martin O'Neill as a messiah, the consensus on Tyneside is that it's a house built on shifting sands; as fans of a club he managed, what do you see for sunderland's future under O'Neill?
A busy window for you, what are your thoughts of the new recruits?
A few pundits are tipping you for the drop, is this fair?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a big season?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a disappointing season?
What's a realistic aim for Villa this season? Where have you strengthened to achieve this?
Who will win the Premier League this year and why?
How do you see the top 6 panning out? and why?
Which teams will be relegated and why?
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Who will be your danger man/men against Newcastle?
Which Newcastle players are you worried about?
Finally, what do you reckon the score will be?

Cheers for any answers in advance and sorry if this is the wrong place to put it.

Dave

- I predict an unsustainable wage bill for Sunderland that comes back to haunt them once the great O'Neil gets fussy and moves on

- Happy with the window! The lack of proven Premier League quality is a concern but we have a wide range of young, 'hungry'
players who seem to genuinely want to play for the club (makes a nice change). Vlaar at CB and Karim El Ahmadi in holding midfielder have both looked very solid

- I can see why pundits would tip us to go down, we have a small, young squad. But once they start to gel together I'm sure the results will come and I fully trust Lambert to keep us well away from relegation

- I think Darren Bent's going to have a big season. We're relying on his goals big time but we know he has the ability.

- I think Charles N'Zogbia might have a dissapoint season. He's been very uninspiring since arriving, and we're all praying he decides to start playing like we know he can soon. Why not against his old club? ;)

- A realistic aim for Villa this season is to finish above 15 and show notable improvements in our approach to games since last season.

- I have a feeling Chelsea will win the league this season, they've made the best signings and have started very strongly.

- I think Chelsea, Man City, Spurs, and Man United will get Champions League football, with Everton and your lot getting 5th and 6th.

- Norwich, Southampton, and Reading are my candidates to go down. I'm not convinced there's much, if any, quality players worthy of the premier league in their squads.

- Quite excited to watch Eden Hazard, he's looked absolute class so far.

- The one thing to watch out for will be Bent. He might not get many chances but if the ball gets anywhere near him in the box he rarely fails.

- I'm very worried about Demba Ba and Cisse up front, as we've seen what they can do from multiple positions. That Vukic looked really good in the Europa League against that Greek side as well - very creative and full of energy.

- I predict a 1-1 draw out of hope more than anything, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us take a bit of a hiding.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve R on September 01, 2012, 04:32:19 PM: Quote from: The Fish on September 01, 2012, 03:51:47 PM
All right lads, a Geordie in peace here, just after a few answers before the game tomorrow...

...
Dave

Sunderland : Whatever O'Neill builds, it will have feet of clay. They will be flavour of the moment for a while but you will have the last laugh. So will we.

Our transfer window : No quick fixes there, but genuine possibilities for the future. The complete opposite of what we have been used to. We may fall flat on our faces, but I like what has been done.

A few pundits are tipping you for the drop, is this fair: pundits are fickle, and don't seem to like us much right now. Not fair, but not unreasonable either.

Villa player to have a big season: Concrete Ronald. He'll be the one emerging from the tunnel chewing on a baby's arm.

Villa player to have a disappointing season: Such things are relative. I doubt NZogbia will be anything other than underwhelming.

realistic aim: keep out of the mire
Where have you strengthened to achieve this : got rid of McLeish

PL Champions: not us, couldn't give a monkeys
top 6:ditto
Relegated:ditto again

new Premier League players looking forward to seeing: Any and all of our new signings. Plus Bent (if he actually gets to touch the ball it will seem like a new signing)

danger men v. Newcastle: No idea, good performances are found where they come from right now.

Which Newcastle players are you worried about: Shearer. He's an ugly get.

Finally, what do you reckon the score will be: Could be anything really. You got 6 two years ago but could have been 2 down and out of it in the first 20 minutes. Last year we were nowhere near as good as 1-2.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on September 01, 2012, 05:24:01 PM: good win tomorow and we can go half way up the league, no probs ;D
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rutski on September 01, 2012, 07:36:50 PM: Hoping for some grit and determination and try to get at least a draw out of the match!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheTimVilla on September 01, 2012, 07:57:56 PM: I've got more chance of guessing the crowd than our starting line-up...

Don't expect it to be:

Guzan; Lowton, Baker, Clark, Vlaar; Cupboardy, Herd; Insomnia, Ireland, Holman; Bent
subs: Given, Lichaj, Bennett, Bannan, Westwood, Benteke, Weimann
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheTimVilla on September 01, 2012, 07:58:24 PM: And Villa to win one nil.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LamBeast on September 01, 2012, 08:13:16 PM: Anyone got a spare i am locked and loaded.I hate those bastards.07544028617.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 01, 2012, 08:43:55 PM: Quote from: Steve Rose on September 01, 2012, 04:32:19 PM
Quote from: The Fish on September 01, 2012, 03:51:47 PM
All right lads, a Geordie in peace here, just after a few answers before the game tomorrow...

...
Dave

Villa player to have a big season: Concrete Ronald. He'll be the one emerging from the tunnel chewing on a baby's arm.

He'll have to buy me a drink first.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 01, 2012, 08:57:27 PM: Quote from: The Fish on September 01, 2012, 03:51:47 PM
All right lads, a Geordie in peace here, just after a few answers before the game tomorrow;

Quote
Our neighbours down the road are hailing Martin O'Neill as a messiah, the consensus on Tyneside is that it's a house built on shifting sands; as fans of a club he managed, what do you see for sunderland's future under O'Neill?
A busy window for you, what are your thoughts of the new recruits?
A few pundits are tipping you for the drop, is this fair?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a big season?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a disappointing season?
What's a realistic aim for Villa this season? Where have you strengthened to achieve this?
Who will win the Premier League this year and why?
How do you see the top 6 panning out? and why?
Which teams will be relegated and why?
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Who will be your danger man/men against Newcastle?
Which Newcastle players are you worried about?
Finally, what do you reckon the score will be?

Cheers for any answers in advance and sorry if this is the wrong place to put it.

Dave

Sunderland: they'll have more success than they've had in some years. This will be followed by the realisation that success for Sunderland amounts to not much more than consistently upper-top-half finishes, perhaps a league cup and not much more. O'Neill will leave, the next manager won't be able to do much with what's been left behind.

Our new recruits: Nobody really knows, but it'll be fun finding out. Or maybe it'll be horrible.

Relegation: it's more likely than top-six, but it's still an outside bet. Like when Newcastle went dow...oh.

Big season for Stephen Ireland.

Disappointing season for N'Zogbia. Again.

Realistically: mid-table oblivion.

Champions: Man City.

Top-six: The usuals plus Spurs, Newcastle, Everton or Liverpool

Relegated: Reading, Saints and one of Norwich, Wigan, QPR.

New players: Podolski will be interesting.

Our dangermen: El-Ahmadi, Bent if he wants to be.

Newcastle players: Tiote, Cisse, Mirandinha

Score: 2-2
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 01, 2012, 09:23:41 PM: Geordie Dave: what are your thoughts on your questions?

Soz about the banners.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BedsVillain on September 01, 2012, 10:13:46 PM: ...................Guzan....................

Lowton...Vlaar...Baker...Bennett

.............Herd...El Ahmadi..........

..N'Zogbia.....Ireland.....Holman..

.....................Bent....................

Newcastle 2 - 2 Aston Villa
Ba, Cisse - N'Zogbia, Bent
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on September 01, 2012, 10:15:20 PM: I'll take a glass half full approach and predict a 1-1 draw

Bent for us Cisse for them
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve R on September 02, 2012, 03:53:47 AM: I wouldn't give the newcomers a start just yet, and I'd leave the inconsistent ones out. Baker should retain his place, as should Guzan :

guzan
lowton vlaar baker lichaj
herd
el ahmadi holman

delph

bent weimann

subs : given clark bennett johnson ireland n'zogbia bowery
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on September 02, 2012, 07:27:20 AM: Howay man! Ah divna get why serr menny peep-al would put th'Aussie lad in midfield man! Ah canna see that he's good enough, pet.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on September 02, 2012, 08:53:04 AM: Draw, not sure about Clark he played in that horror show a few years back I'd go with Baker
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: russon on September 02, 2012, 09:11:05 AM: From the BBC website ...

Villa have failed to win their last 12 Premier League matches. If they fail to win in Tyneside they will set a new unwanted top-flight club record.

The Villans have not scored more than once in their last 10 league matches. It's their longest run without netting at least twice in a match since 1999.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on September 02, 2012, 09:13:19 AM: I would absolutely bite your hands off for a 1-1 draw.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mr woo on September 02, 2012, 09:40:51 AM: Need to boss the midfield to stand a chance here so would probably play a five of

Holman, Delph, KEA, Herd, Warnock (yes Warnock).

Bent can't play up front so Wiemann starts.

Baker and Vlaar in central defence and drop Given to shake him up.

To be fair, I expect to lose regardless of selection/formation so would be chuffed with a McLeish-esque point today.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: maidstonevillain on September 02, 2012, 09:40:58 AM: Quote from: russon on September 02, 2012, 09:11:05 AM
From the BBC website ...

. It's their longest run without netting at least twice in a match since 1999.

And if I recall correctly, even then we were regularly drawing and winning 1-0.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on September 02, 2012, 10:03:50 AM: I'd happily take a draw but tbh sorry to say I've written today off already. PL will then have 2 weeks to work all the new signings into a re-vitalised team ready for the season to really kick off for us starting with a win against Swansea - then onwards and upwards!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 02, 2012, 10:03:59 AM: Quote from: Lobsterboy on September 01, 2012, 10:15:20 PM
I'll take a glass half full approach and predict a 1-1 draw

Bent for us Cisse for them

I'd take a draw but if level with 10 minutes left it would be great to see the manager go for the win.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 02, 2012, 10:06:08 AM: Quote from: russon on September 02, 2012, 09:11:05 AM
From the BBC website ...

Villa have failed to win their last 12 Premier League matches. If they fail to win in Tyneside they will set a new unwanted top-flight club record.

The Villans have not scored more than once in their last 10 league matches. It's their longest run without netting at least twice in a match since 1999.

Shocking fact! We have been making these terrible statistics for a while now, they might get worse before they get better. I'm not confident about today but I'm feeling more confident over our future.

I would take a loss today even it shows improvement, fight and confidence returning to the team. We then have 2 weeks off for our new manager and new players to get to know each other more and work on everything.

2-1 defeat, Ron to score for us from a corner. Now that would be something.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheMalandro on September 02, 2012, 10:11:01 AM: Quote from: The Fish on September 01, 2012, 03:51:47 PM
All right lads, a Geordie in peace here, just after a few answers before the game tomorrow;

Quote
Our neighbours down the road are hailing Martin O'Neill as a messiah, the consensus on Tyneside is that it's a house built on shifting sands; as fans of a club he managed, what do you see for sunderland's future under O'Neill?
A busy window for you, what are your thoughts of the new recruits?
A few pundits are tipping you for the drop, is this fair?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a big season?
Which Villa player do you predict will have a disappointing season?
What's a realistic aim for Villa this season? Where have you strengthened to achieve this?
Who will win the Premier League this year and why?
How do you see the top 6 panning out? and why?
Which teams will be relegated and why?
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Who will be your danger man/men against Newcastle?
Which Newcastle players are you worried about?
Finally, what do you reckon the score will be?

Cheers for any answers in advance and sorry if this is the wrong place to put it.

Dave

Dave, N'Zogbia has been shocking for us - did Newcastle fans see a good player?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: wookster on September 02, 2012, 10:14:24 AM: Is the game on TV today?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on September 02, 2012, 10:14:40 AM: what worries me is that it will take Lambert time to get the players to gel together and play the way he wants,thats supposing they're good enough. By the time it all comes together it could be too late, fingers crossed for today but i'm not expecting a lot.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 02, 2012, 10:23:12 AM: Quote from: wookster on September 02, 2012, 10:14:24 AM
Is the game on TV today?

Not in the uk it isn't.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: spangley1812 on September 02, 2012, 10:24:53 AM: any one know why its a 4.00pm ko
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheBarneyArmy on September 02, 2012, 10:25:58 AM: Heart says we can nick a draw, head says we've no chance, I'm voting with my heart though.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 02, 2012, 10:27:16 AM: Quote from: spangley1812 on September 02, 2012, 10:24:53 AM
any one know why its a 4.00pm ko

Seems odd as most teams after Europa games play at 3pm on a Sunday, definitely not on tv in england.Maybe mike Ashley needed a good roast inside him as he's looking a bit undernourished.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on September 02, 2012, 10:28:05 AM: -------------Guzan

Lowton-Vlaar(c)-Baker-Bennett

-----------Herd-KEA

---Holman-Ireland-Weimann

--------------Bent

That's a good team, we are not as bad as people think, villa win 2-0
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on September 02, 2012, 10:32:38 AM: I've woken up feeling strangely optimistic, I have a good feeling today and fully believe we will win, come on me babbies!!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 02, 2012, 10:48:42 AM: More than anything I want evidence that we are moving in the right direction. A solid resolute performance, plenty of discipline and creativity. Newcastle are a good side but as other teams have shown, anyone can beat anyone in this league if the attitude is positive and the performance is of the level required.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on September 02, 2012, 10:52:40 AM: It'll be interesting to see who he decides to play in goal. He'll probably go with Given but he said he was undecided the other day. Maybe it was just his way of giving Given a kick up the arse.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on September 02, 2012, 11:00:56 AM: Quote from: Clampy on September 02, 2012, 10:52:40 AM
It'll be interesting to see who he decides to play in goal. He'll probably go with Given but he said he was undecided the other day. Maybe it was just his way of giving Given a kick up the arse.

Given needs a kick up the arse, personally I'd play Guzan today.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on September 02, 2012, 11:36:35 AM: Just read there have been a few arguments in the camp. Anyone heard anything?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: James Mackay on September 02, 2012, 11:37:35 AM: Morning all.

I am up in Newcastle and fancy going to the game. Does anyone know whether you can buy tickets for the Villa end at the ground on the day or am I going to have to sit in the toon end?

Oh and, regrettably, I predict a 3-1 loss today.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on September 02, 2012, 11:41:13 AM: I think we've sold our allocation ain't we?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tarzansbrother on September 02, 2012, 11:47:48 AM: Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on September 02, 2012, 11:36:35 AM
Just read there have been a few arguments in the camp. Anyone heard anything?

Where you read those?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on September 02, 2012, 12:02:00 PM: Quote from: tarzansbrother on September 02, 2012, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on September 02, 2012, 11:36:35 AM
Just read there have been a few arguments in the camp. Anyone heard anything?

Where you read those?

H&V Twitter
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 02, 2012, 12:25:29 PM: Does it mention who the arguments are between?
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on September 02, 2012, 12:27:41 PM: Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on September 02, 2012, 11:00:56 AM
Quote from: Clampy on September 02, 2012, 10:52:40 AM
It'll be interesting to see who he decides to play in goal. He'll probably go with Given but he said he was undecided the other day. Maybe it was just his way of giving Given a kick up the arse.

Given needs a kick up the arse, personally I'd play Guzan today.

I'd stick with shay for now but no doubt the pressure is on him to perform ,a bad game today and he will be out I feel.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on September 02, 2012, 12:33:57 PM: Not that I can see
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mr-villa on September 02, 2012, 12:40:07 PM: Apologies if this has been posted before:

From the BBC Website on the Pre Match Preview:

"MATCH FACTS"
Head-to-head

•The home side are unbeaten in the last 10 Premier League fixtures between these two clubs.

WRONG WRONG WRONG.

We sent them down with a 1-0 win at Villa Park on 24th May 2009!! just a mere 5 Premier League meeting ago actually!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 02, 2012, 12:52:10 PM: I think the BBC mean that the team at home doesn't lose.... not Newcastle.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 02, 2012, 12:52:50 PM: I got a sneaky feeling we'll get something today.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 02, 2012, 01:11:42 PM: Quote from: N'ZMAV on September 02, 2012, 12:52:50 PM
I got a sneaky feeling we'll get something today.

Same here. My sneaky feeling is we will get beaten.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on September 02, 2012, 01:13:37 PM: 2-2. Cabaye 69, Cisse 88. El Ahmadi 23, Bent 84.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on September 02, 2012, 01:21:15 PM: Quote from: Chris Jameson on September 02, 2012, 01:11:42 PM
Quote from: N'ZMAV on September 02, 2012, 12:52:50 PM
I got a sneaky feeling we'll get something today.

Same here. My sneaky feeling is we will get beaten.

And convincingly so. Like all revolutions, this one will take time to get going.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mr Diggles on September 02, 2012, 01:52:33 PM: Yes, I'm afraid I think we'll be beaten today, but I am hopeful for a significant improvement in the contribution Villa will make to the contest, as opposed to the match against Everton.

However, I am convinced that we'll be absolutely fine this season.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on September 02, 2012, 02:15:56 PM: Quote from: mr-villa on September 02, 2012, 12:40:07 PM
Apologies if this has been posted before:

From the BBC Website on the Pre Match Preview:

"MATCH FACTS"
Head-to-head

•The home side are unbeaten in the last 10 Premier League fixtures between these two clubs.

WRONG WRONG WRONG.

We sent them down with a 1-0 win at Villa Park on 24th May 2009!! just a mere 5 Premier League meeting ago actually!

I took that to mean that there hasn't been an away win in that time between the two teams, in which case they're correct.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 02, 2012, 02:23:20 PM: Given to be dropped today.
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt on September 02, 2012, 02:36:04 PM: From what I've read of the rules it says we're not allowed to post links of sites where the game is streamed from. Does this include places where the game could be watched, pubs, clubs etc? I don't want to get in grief!
Title: Re: Newcastle United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Fish on September 02, 2012, 04:18:05 PM: Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 01, 2012, 09:23:41 PM
Geordie Dave: what are your thoughts on your questions?

Soz about the banners.
Think MON is massively over-rated by the media. He's a good manager, but he's built success on the back of spending a lot of cash.
We've signed a couple of decent youngsters, Bigirimana from Cov and Anita are both prospects, but overall it's a disappointing window. With regards to your window; I was expecting you to go after a few "names", but I think you've gone the right route; young and hungry.
I think you'll be in trouble this year. If Benteke doesn't pick up the goal-scoring mantle there's a lot of pressure on Bent.
I reckon Ireland could be important for you.
Given will not play much I fear
Villa: top of the bottom half of the table & you'll need to strengthen again in January. We should be aiming to again challenge for the top 7/8 spots. We've more depth in midfield, but we're still shockingly thin at the back and up front.
City will win it.
City-Man U-Chelsea-Arsenal-Spurs-Everton
Wigan-Norwich-Southampton
Carzola, Hazard, Ramirez
Our dangerman is the Hatem Bomb. I'm worried about Bent for you.
I'm not confident, going for a 1-1

Quote from: Malandro on September 02, 2012, 10:11:01 AM
Dave, N'Zogbia has been shocking for us - did Newcastle fans see a good player?
He was a good prospect, but his head was filled with his own hype, from his agents & some of our fans. He's the same as Hoilett, Moses, Pennant.