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Title: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:05:51 PM
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Pulisboro vs Bruce's Villa

Jack dropped, Snodgrass inevitably keeps his spot.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: berneboy on December 30, 2017, 02:06:31 PM
But the subs bench is more interesting
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:06:34 PM
The good news, Whelan nowhere to be seen
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 30, 2017, 02:06:59 PM
Play it on the fucking deck.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paul richard on December 30, 2017, 02:07:05 PM
We need a win so he’s put our most creative player on the bench. Pathetic.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 02:07:59 PM
Are Glenn and Gabby and Keinan and Neil all injured or rested?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 30, 2017, 02:08:41 PM
Picks a side that looks more like it HAS to play football. Leaves out Grealish, our best "footballer".

The bloke is a walking contradiction at times.

Rumour is Whelan and Davis are out with illness but would likely have played were they well.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on December 30, 2017, 02:09:01 PM
That bench is sexy.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: in exile on December 30, 2017, 02:10:05 PM
The good news, Whelan nowhere to be seen

Saving the old man for Monday
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on December 30, 2017, 02:10:11 PM
Where's Taylor?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 30, 2017, 02:12:24 PM
Grealish on the bench - FFS!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:12:42 PM
Where's Taylor?

We looked better with Hutton at LB.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: nigel on December 30, 2017, 02:14:59 PM
How far off is JT from being fit?

Id like to think that that team should be good enough with an exciting looking bench.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 30, 2017, 02:15:01 PM
Where's Taylor?

We looked better with Hutton at LB.

Agreed. Hutton at left back was one of our best performers. Almost like he was better suited to being on the wrong foot the great donkey. Worked for Dennis Irwin for years I guess. Taylor is most likely out ill with Davis and Whelan.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Taylor on December 30, 2017, 02:15:38 PM
We need a win so he’s put our most creative player on the bench. Pathetic.
Our most creative player has created f**k all in the last three games.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on December 30, 2017, 02:18:12 PM
We need a win so he’s put our most creative player on the bench. Pathetic.

Mental stuff, strong looking team mind. Hourihane hopefully playing a lot further forward today.

De Laet, Terry, Samba, Taylor, Lansbury, Whelan, Kodjia, Davis, Green, Flabby all unavailable ?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 30, 2017, 02:18:25 PM
Wibble.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 30, 2017, 02:19:36 PM
The thread title will probably be the highlight of this afternoon.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on December 30, 2017, 02:21:56 PM
Can only think he reckons Jack needs a rest, will surely come on sometime. Good to see the 4 kids on the bench, particularly RHM.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 30, 2017, 02:23:24 PM
We need a win so he’s put our most creative player on the bench. Pathetic.

Mental stuff, strong looking team mind. Hourihane hopefully playing a lot further forward today.

De Laet, Terry, Samba, Taylor, Lansbury, Whelan, Kodjia, Davis, Green, Flabby all unavailable ?

Terry, Samba, Lansbury, Kodjia, Green and Gabby are all ruled out or returning to fitness. Not sure about the others.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:23:40 PM
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Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 02:24:20 PM
First hat trick since Blackburn for Gestede?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on December 30, 2017, 02:25:57 PM
Snodgrass picks himself again! Another easy game for the opposition left back
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 30, 2017, 02:26:21 PM
Bruce on WM - Davis and Whelan out with illness. Then says something about whether we can cope without our best players - we will see in about 2 hours. Fucking bollocks Steve.

No doubt Onomah will be playing up front and Hourihane in some odd deep role. We have more than enough to cope, but we will be sent out in a 4-4-2 and play long ball no doubt.

Pulis seemed to have picked 4 strikers which will be fun.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 30, 2017, 02:27:22 PM
Gestede scores and loads of posts saying Bruce should never have sold him will follow.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:30:02 PM
Gestede scores and loads of posts saying Bruce should never have sold him will follow.

If Gestede scores it will be just that very quickly Pulis will have found a way to use him at this level. Something he's done very well in the past. Something that he's failed to do with Hogan despite having purchased him for a lot of money.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 30, 2017, 02:30:41 PM
Gestede twice, with an Adama 3rd late on just to ice the cake. All 3 made by Downing. Written in the stars. But at least Steve has got the excuses in before kick off by talking about "coping".
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on December 30, 2017, 02:32:58 PM
Is this game on the wireless?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:33:54 PM
Gestede twice, with an Adama 3rd late on just to ice the cake. All 3 made by Downing. Written in the stars. But at least Steve has got the excuses in before kick off by talking about "coping".

Drives me fucking insane. Coping is when you have next to no money like Brentford or Cardiff. Two teams that have embarrassed us this season. Excuses are most certainly laid out already.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on December 30, 2017, 02:34:44 PM
This would be one of the extremely rare occasions I would agree with everyone that Grealish should play, he did pretty well last game and I would certainly have started him ahead of the two loanees.

What's happening with Whelan? I wouldn't disregard him like some have on here but a break would make sense since he hasn't had much of one and his form has dipped recently.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 30, 2017, 02:37:48 PM
Gestede scores and loads of posts saying Bruce should never have sold him will follow.

If Gestede scores it will be just that very quickly Pulis will have found a way to use him at this level. Something he's done very well in the past. Something that he's failed to do with Hogan despite having purchased him for a lot of money.

Shame he didn't have a clue how to use Rondon after spending £14m on him.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 30, 2017, 02:43:28 PM
Since Bruce will have had ample time to ensure the team play possession-based, intelligent football (with plenty vim & vigour) this afternoon, I'm looking forward to us not resorting to hopeless punts up-field towards a stranded Hogan. Yes sir.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on December 30, 2017, 02:44:46 PM
A Steve Boof team doesn't just bang it forwards, he said so himself. Let's see this afternoon.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CJ on December 30, 2017, 02:44:51 PM
Is this game on the wireless?

It'll be on WM
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ronshirt on December 30, 2017, 02:46:05 PM
Listening on Radio Tees to the build up. The Smogmonsters don't seem that confident.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 30, 2017, 02:48:59 PM
Listening on Radio Tees to the build up. The Smogmonsters don't seem that confident.

Give it twenty minutes.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT on December 30, 2017, 02:49:44 PM
Listening on Radio Tees to the build up. The Smogmonsters don't seem that confident.

Give it twenty minutes.

Make it ten....
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Dr_Fegg on December 30, 2017, 02:51:09 PM
Dont think he's played for a week so i'd have o'hare in for Onumah and tell hourihane to play 1/2 way line and forward. He drops back next to Jedinak too easily and is turning into the new crab.

Still expect both midfields to get neck ache watching the ball fly over their heads tho'!  ;D
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:52:26 PM
Gestede scores and loads of posts saying Bruce should never have sold him will follow.

If Gestede scores it will be just that very quickly Pulis will have found a way to use him at this level. Something he's done very well in the past. Something that he's failed to do with Hogan despite having purchased him for a lot of money.

Shame he didn't have a clue how to use Rondon after spending £14m on him.

Yes at PL level. We’ve had our fair share of absolute big money failures in that league too. And £14m nowadays gets you 1/5 of central defender.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on December 30, 2017, 02:53:05 PM
If Jack was in for Slowgrass, I'd be quite happy with that team.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:55:35 PM
I really struggle understanding how Snodgrass keeps getting picked
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on December 30, 2017, 02:58:18 PM
Is this game on the wireless?

It'll be on WM

Got it - thanks!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 30, 2017, 02:59:47 PM
Hate the Black kit
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: berneboy on December 30, 2017, 03:02:39 PM
I strongly suspect that Snodgrass and Onomah have at least an understanding that they will play when fit. It's part of why we are struggling, I believe.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Rudy65 on December 30, 2017, 03:04:59 PM
I really struggle understanding how Snodgrass keeps getting picked

His ability from free kicks
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 30, 2017, 03:06:50 PM
Hate the Black kit

Racist.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:12:55 PM
Well this is looking promising. Not.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: eddiemunster on December 30, 2017, 03:13:39 PM
11 minutes;

Possession Home 61% Away 39%
Shots Home 1 Away 0

Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on December 30, 2017, 03:14:30 PM
Derby winning
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:14:36 PM
Boro with more possession but you would expect that with them at home. Only concern so far is giving the ball away cheaply  again
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2017, 03:14:42 PM
Pulisball v Bruceball what a holiday treat this should be.

1-0 Gestede 89.  Cattermole to go off crying.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 03:14:59 PM
Leadbitter has put the smack down on Albert. A reducer, if you will.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:15:21 PM
Disgraceful challenge by Leadbitter on Onomah there. Leading with his elbow.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 03:15:28 PM
Pulisball v Bruceball what a holiday treat this should be.

1-0 Gestede 89.  Cattermole to go off crying.

It's a dream for every neutral fan on the planet
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:15:32 PM
Looked a bit of a nasty one on Josh.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:16:44 PM
Fuck off Snodgrass. What a waste.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 30, 2017, 03:16:59 PM
That was a red card. Typical Pulis tactic.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:17:03 PM
At least we had a shot
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 30, 2017, 03:17:21 PM
Why do we let Snodgrass take free kicks?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: andyh on December 30, 2017, 03:17:37 PM
For those watching, can you tell us if we look more fired up than in midweek?
Are we showing the promised increased effort, quality and desire?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:18:19 PM
This game is hooftastic so far.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2017, 03:18:28 PM
Considering we are without Whelan we are holding up well here.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 30, 2017, 03:19:20 PM
For those watching, can you tell us if we look more fired up than in midweek?
Are we showing the promised increased effort, quality and desire?
No discernible change.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:19:32 PM
Boro hanging back if you ask me, typical Pulis, but do we have the nous to go for it?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:19:42 PM
For those watching, can you tell us if we look more fired up than in midweek?
Are we showing the promised increased effort, quality and desire?

It’s boring

LOL Pulis already using the long ball from a throw in to Gestede. Who then nearly scored LOL
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:19:46 PM
Jeeze, we pass the ball a dozen times in our own half and lose it as soon as we play it forward.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 03:19:48 PM
We're doing ok. Looking for new and exciting ways to give the ball away in the absence of the master.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 03:19:52 PM
For those watching, can you tell us if we look more fired up than in midweek?
Are we showing the promised increased effort, quality and desire?

Yes, yes, no and yes.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:20:50 PM
JustHead with a dangerous flick on.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:21:53 PM
For those watching, can you tell us if we look more fired up than in midweek?
Are we showing the promised increased effort, quality and desire?

Not guilty on all counts m'lud.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: oldham_villa on December 30, 2017, 03:22:01 PM
how are folk watching this, is it on Kodi? Thanks
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:22:27 PM
I’m really struggling to understand what hogan offers. Never seems to show for the ball or hold it up. It could be he is making runs behind and I can’t see it on the box but to me it looks like he is hiding all the time
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:23:19 PM
After 20 minutes I have zero doubt i'd prefer to end up in the Conference than watch the shit Pulis serves up every week.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:23:25 PM
how are folk watching this, is it on Kodi? Thanks


AVTV
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:23:52 PM
how are folk watching this, is it on Kodi? Thanks


AVTV

Someone filming AVTV.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:24:45 PM
After 20 minutes I have zero doubt i'd prefer to end up in the Conference than watch the shit Pulis serves up every week.

What Bruce is serving up is every bit as bad. We’ve barely touched the ball in the last 5 min. You just know their goal is coming
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:25:31 PM
We are fucking all over the place from their long throws. From both sides.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 03:25:32 PM
I’m really struggling to understand what hogan offers. Never seems to show for the ball or hold it up. It could be he is making runs behind and I can’t see it on the box but to me it looks like he is hiding all the time

If the midfielders ever slid the ball past the opponents’ central defenders, we might find out.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:25:58 PM
After 20 minutes I have zero doubt i'd prefer to end up in the Conference than watch the shit Pulis serves up every week.

What Bruce is serving up is every bit as bad. We’ve barely touched the ball in the last 5 min. You just know their goal is coming

It's far too often shit under Bruce, but it's not Pulis shit.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:26:44 PM
A genuine shot on goal from Adomah.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Woooo a shot.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:26:54 PM
We are fucking all over the place from their long throws. From both sides.

And corners
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 03:26:54 PM
We're doing our best to help them score. If we win this, I'll dress up as Shirley Temple and wrestle a silverback at Dudley Zoo.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 03:28:03 PM
I'd rather see O'Hare then Grealish to be honest.  All Grealish seems to do is run into defenders for a free kick, which Snodgrass then inevitably wastes.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 03:28:47 PM
We are fucking all over the place from their long throws. From both sides.

They've got the towels working overtime. Ball tampering. The umpires should intervene.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 30, 2017, 03:29:03 PM
After 20 minutes I have zero doubt i'd prefer to end up in the Conference than watch the shit Pulis serves up every week.
In terms of entertainment I can’t see the difference between Bruce and Pullis except  the long throw routine.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:29:18 PM
Onomah joining Hourihane in the book.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:29:31 PM
I reckon there'll be a red card or two today.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2017, 03:29:34 PM
After 20 minutes I have zero doubt i'd prefer to end up in the Conference than watch the shit Pulis serves up every week.

What Bruce is serving up is every bit as bad. We’ve barely touched the ball in the last 5 min. You just know their goal is coming

It's far too often shit under Bruce, but it's not Pulis shit.

There’s levels of shitness and both compete with each other but pulisball is slightly shitter.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 03:29:41 PM
I'd rather see O'Hare then Grealish to be honest.  All Grealish seems to do is run into defenders for a free kick, which Snodgrass then inevitably wastes.

I'm not sure O'Hare will do any better with Bruce. Footballers don't tend to flourish under him.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 03:30:40 PM
Onomah joining Hourihane in the book.

Increasing the chances of Callum and Jack coming on after 60 minutes.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:31:03 PM
"Villa haven't won here since 2007, although this is only the second visit since then" bring back captain Jack!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2017, 03:31:59 PM
You can tell how crap the game is the first report on the game came after 27 minutes on sky.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 03:33:22 PM
Jedinak doesn't possess a pair of legs. I'm sure they are giant speciality sausages.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:33:31 PM
4 crosses from Albert so far and all shit
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 03:33:47 PM
our passing is shocking at times
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:34:16 PM
Good job that shot was straight at Johnstone.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 03:34:50 PM
Brentford are one up and right behind Villa in the table. Xia should gamble and bring in Smith for Bruce now, for a play-off push / automatic place next season.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:34:50 PM
Nice from Hutton, wasted by Albert and they go straight down the other end and have a chance.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:35:01 PM
Jack coming on for Onomah
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 03:35:14 PM
Albert not having his best game today, but Hutton is playing very well.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:35:28 PM
Looks like Josh is off for Jack.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:35:44 PM
Grealish coming on for Onomah. Presumably still feeling the effects of the assault by Leadbitter.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2017, 03:36:03 PM
Freakish that’s very apt.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:36:05 PM
Albert not having his best game today, but Hutton is playing very well.

Hutton at LB looks much better than Taylor
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:36:42 PM
Another poor set piece from Snodgrass
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on December 30, 2017, 03:36:47 PM
Hourihane had the best forward pass completion in the league at Barnsley.


Bruce just needs to go.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 30, 2017, 03:37:39 PM
Snodgrass is useless.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 03:38:17 PM
Albert not having his best game today, but Hutton is playing very well.

Hutton at LB looks much better than Taylor
Taylor's positional play is pretty shite
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:38:46 PM
Albert has been pretty crap so far as well.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2017, 03:39:57 PM
He’s probably still injured.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: andyh on December 30, 2017, 03:40:47 PM
Albert has been pretty crap so far as well.
That kick in the bollocks a few days ago must still smart
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:41:03 PM
Albert has been pretty crap so far as well.

As soon as his goals ran out the teams has. We look so blunt, careless and lifeless in the final third.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 03:41:21 PM
The highlight of the game is the hexadecimal that keeps popping up on the screen. I'm playing guess where it will show up next, way better than the game.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:43:02 PM
Hogan, 0 goals in his last 25 league appearances. It's almost impressive to do that as a striker.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:43:28 PM
The highlight of the game is the hexadecimal that keeps popping up on the screen. I'm playing guess where it will show up next, way better than the game.

LOL I’ve noticed that too. Thought it was my eyes. I’m going for bottom right next time.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 03:43:43 PM
Elmohamady's balls are no better than Alberts at the moment.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:43:46 PM
My phone is now refusing to stream. Presumably to protect my eyes from the eye bleedingly awful turgid shite being served up.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 03:44:03 PM
Albert has been pretty crap so far as well.
That kick in the bollocks a few days ago must still smart

Yes. That kick in the wedding tackle has reduced his efficiency. Curiously, Brucey said it was a dead leg injury.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:44:20 PM
Hogan, 0 goals in his last 25 league appearances. It's almost impressive to do that as a striker.

And he doesn’t look close to getting one today. Our shots on target per game must be amongst the worst in the 4 divisions.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:44:34 PM
Boro already look organised under Pulis, we are struggling to find space
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:45:38 PM
Hutton crocked
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on December 30, 2017, 03:46:44 PM
Both teams deserve to lose. Horrible football.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 03:47:19 PM
Hutton crocked

A measure of how far we have fallen when this genuinely worsens the team in attack and defence
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:47:42 PM
Nice bit of skill from Rudy there 😳
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 03:48:12 PM
A tramp's boot full of vomit.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 30, 2017, 03:48:55 PM
It’s a Bruce team playing to the Bruce system.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 03:48:56 PM
Bruce in conversation with Calderwood. “What are you doing for New Year’s Eve?” “Considering a career change to paint drying.”
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 03:49:01 PM
feck me we are dull
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 03:49:03 PM
And now Elphick booked.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 03:49:49 PM
HT well that was rather dull. Best chances all went to Boro. We look dreadful and lacking any kind of creativity.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 03:50:18 PM
Dismal bilge.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 03:50:31 PM
If Hogan wants to do something useful, I've got a load of rubbish to take to the tip, and my car needs washing.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 03:50:36 PM
Don’t think we did too bad that half, but there is nothing up front
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 03:50:51 PM
That was fucking woeful.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 30, 2017, 03:50:52 PM
Sounds dismal again, fucking fire him.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Nastylee on December 30, 2017, 03:50:57 PM
Pulis v Bruce - 0 - 0 all over it.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 03:51:19 PM
half-time...and to other more exciting news, grass is green.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 30, 2017, 03:51:20 PM
HT well that was rather dull. Best chances all went to Boro. We look dreadful and lacking any kind of creativity.

Have to give Bruce his due, he's consistent every week
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 03:51:49 PM
Dismal bilge.
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As accurate as succinct
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: coreyfeldman on December 30, 2017, 03:52:01 PM
every single week all of us can copy and paste the same comments. shit, boring, slow football team. snodgrass is a lazy useless fecker.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 03:52:05 PM
A truly hideous first half to watch.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 03:52:17 PM
We need to put the fix in. Grease their towels.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on December 30, 2017, 03:53:32 PM
HT well that was rather dull. Best chances all went to Boro. We look dreadful and lacking any kind of creativity.

Have to give Bruce his due, he's consistent every week

Is this the Villa Engine plan, no tactics or plan through all levels. Bruce Out.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on December 30, 2017, 03:53:57 PM
Dreadful...we have completely lost our way at the moment. No drive from midfield and nothing to aim for upfront.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: RichardBatchelor on December 30, 2017, 03:54:36 PM
Comfortable enough, but dismal viewing. Their bloke’s long throw could be a danger.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 30, 2017, 03:54:40 PM
Hogan, 0 goals in his last 25 league appearances. It's almost impressive to do that as a striker.

We should partner him with Shane Long.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 03:54:43 PM
both teams rubbish  thou Downing shows how to actually pass a ball

hutton is better than Taylor
adomahs final ball is rubbish when he shot he should have played snodcrap in ..yes snodgrass has been dire again
as Hogan had a pass from anybody?
its still the boring slow football from Bruce .Id like to see two youngsters on at HT but that wont happen
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 03:54:59 PM
If Hogan wants to do something useful, I've got a load of rubbish to take to the tip, and my car needs washing.

He would just drive for miles hoping to find the tip by chance and then stop cleaning the car partway through, moving absent-mindedly to the part of the driveway with no car and no bucket n sponge.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on December 30, 2017, 03:55:54 PM
If Hogan wants to do something useful, I've got a load of rubbish to take to the tip, and my car needs washing.

He would just drive for miles hoping to find the tip by chance and then stop cleaning the car partway through, moving absent-mindedly to the part of the driveway with no car and no bucket n sponge.

I don't get it though - he was doing brilliantly for Brentford. How did we manage to Villa him?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 30, 2017, 03:56:33 PM
Absolute shite.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 30, 2017, 03:56:58 PM
Dreadful...we have completely lost our way at the moment. No drive from midfield and nothing to aim for upfront.

Not just at the moment, for several weeks, and seems likely to continue with our current management and coaching.

How long before the venerable Tony sees the light?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 03:57:56 PM
I feel really guilty as I'm almost at the point where I wouldn't be bothered if we lost if it got rid of Bruce.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 03:58:04 PM
Un-Bruce us, Tony. Do it tonight.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 03:58:36 PM
if he was going to play whelan today he needs sacking for that
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: WarszaVillan on December 30, 2017, 03:59:01 PM
half-time...and to other more exciting news, grass is green.

Snotgrass
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 30, 2017, 03:59:16 PM
If Hogan wants to do something useful, I've got a load of rubbish to take to the tip, and my car needs washing.

He would just drive for miles hoping to find the tip by chance and then stop cleaning the car partway through, moving absent-mindedly to the part of the driveway with no car and no bucket n sponge.

I don't get it though - he was doing brilliantly for Brentford. How did we manage to Villa him?

It's very obvious we have zero attacking strategy.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: john e on December 30, 2017, 03:59:51 PM
give Bruce his due he has bought that stability that people said we needed
we are exactly the same every week now
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 04:00:10 PM
If Hogan wants to do something useful, I've got a load of rubbish to take to the tip, and my car needs washing.

He would just drive for miles hoping to find the tip by chance and then stop cleaning the car partway through, moving absent-mindedly to the part of the driveway with no car and no bucket n sponge.

I don't get it though - he was doing brilliantly for Brentford. How did we manage to Villa him?

Jota used to slide the ball past central defenders and Hogan would meet it to score. Like buying a sports car and then using it for Tesco and school runs, Villa must have been wowed by the performance stats, without realising Hogan needs fuel and a skilled navigator and driver.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on December 30, 2017, 04:00:55 PM
It looks like we're playing with eight. Not because we're being overwhelmed, just because we have no idea what to do with a football.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 30, 2017, 04:01:30 PM
If Hogan wants to do something useful, I've got a load of rubbish to take to the tip, and my car needs washing.

He would just drive for miles hoping to find the tip by chance and then stop cleaning the car partway through, moving absent-mindedly to the part of the driveway with no car and no bucket n sponge.

I don't get it though - he was doing brilliantly for Brentford. How did we manage to Villa him?

Like several others we signed who looked good signings until they arrived at VP and fell under the spell of B6 management and coaching

Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on December 30, 2017, 04:01:35 PM
It's a bit like watching The Archers. Lots of anonymous characters going through the motions with no hint of drama whatsoever.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 04:02:29 PM
May as well throw on O’Hare and RHM and either win or go down fighting. No risk. No reward.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 30, 2017, 04:02:44 PM
At least we're consistent. Week in. Week out.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on December 30, 2017, 04:02:52 PM
If Hogan wants to do something useful, I've got a load of rubbish to take to the tip, and my car needs washing.

He would just drive for miles hoping to find the tip by chance and then stop cleaning the car partway through, moving absent-mindedly to the part of the driveway with no car and no bucket n sponge.

I don't get it though - he was doing brilliantly for Brentford. How did we manage to Villa him?

Jota used to slide the ball past central defenders and Hogan would meet it to score. Like buying a sports car and then using it for Tesco and school runs, Villa must have been wowed by the performance stats, without realising Hogan needs fuel and a skilled navigator and driver.

To mix metaphors, that ship has sailed.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:05:27 PM
At least we're consistent. Week in. Week out.

yeah and its great for getting me to drop off sleeping
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 30, 2017, 04:05:32 PM
Hogan, 0 goals in his last 25 league appearances. It's almost impressive to do that as a striker.

We should partner him with Shane Long.

Saido Berahinio (sp?) 0 in 36.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 30, 2017, 04:05:58 PM
May as well throw on O’Hare and RHM and either win or go down fighting. No risk. No reward.

But you're not the man who gets to make that decision, Steve "no risk, no failure" Bruce is.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 30, 2017, 04:06:46 PM
May as well throw on O’Hare and RHM and either win or go down fighting. No risk. No reward.

But you're not the man who gets to make that decision, Steve "no risk, no failure" Bruce is.

Well he's currently 'no risk all failure'
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:06:58 PM
This game is making me miss Westwood.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:07:12 PM
May as well throw on O’Hare and RHM and either win or go down fighting. No risk. No reward.

If there's one thing you can be sure of with Bruce, it's that there'll be no risk taking whilst the scoreboard says Middlesbrough 0.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: four fornicholl on December 30, 2017, 04:08:19 PM
Derby going 2nd?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:09:36 PM
Snodgrass wastes yet another set piece.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 30, 2017, 04:09:41 PM
Fucking Snodgrass again. Garbage player.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:10:19 PM
Shodpass.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 30, 2017, 04:10:44 PM
Cockpiss Snodgrass
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on December 30, 2017, 04:10:51 PM
Derby going 2nd?
Yep
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: shipscat on December 30, 2017, 04:11:05 PM
I can almost guarantee that they won't be as tepid in the second half.Gestede will either score or be hooked off 15 minutes in,and their changes will impact the game.

We still look extremely tentative in the things that really matter,attacking and anticipation in either box.

Snodgrass has the gait of a middle aged former scrum half.

Elhamandy might be the one whom actually delivers today...Come on me Babbies

Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 04:11:29 PM
May as well throw on O’Hare and RHM and either win or go down fighting. No risk. No reward.

If there's one thing you can be sure of with Bruce, it's that there'll be no risk taking whilst the scoreboard says Middlesbrough 0.

And that is why he fails.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/dxD7Bb/vic1z.jpg) (http://ibb.co/dxD7Bb)
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 30, 2017, 04:13:21 PM
May as well throw on O’Hare and RHM and either win or go down fighting. No risk. No reward.

If there's one thing you can be sure of with Bruce, it's that there'll be no risk taking whilst the scoreboard says Middlesbrough 0.

And that is why he fails.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/dxD7Bb/vic1z.jpg) (http://ibb.co/dxD7Bb)
Looks remarkably like him..
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:13:26 PM
If we're all dead set on appointing a Villa fan as manager, then Rowett would fit the bill nicely. Can't see what the fuss is about with Smith, in all honesty.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:14:12 PM
Good effort from Jack.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:14:26 PM
grealish close
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:14:35 PM
Good effort by Jack
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:14:36 PM
Good shot from Grealish.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:15:08 PM
Is it just me or is the AVTV commentary just marginally ahead of the broadcast?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:15:21 PM
Adama coming on.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:15:27 PM
Traore coming on soon
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:16:45 PM
adama coming on
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:17:08 PM
Cornality

Inevitability comes to nothing at all
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:17:28 PM
Gotta fancy Adama against our pacy defenders. What odds an Adama cross to Rudy for the winner?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 04:18:02 PM
Hutton returning the ball to Hourihane for the corner is the best pass of the game.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 30, 2017, 04:18:15 PM
Is it just me or is the AVTV commentary just marginally ahead of the broadcast?
Same here.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:18:55 PM
On the plus side only about half an hour of this shite to go.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:19:35 PM
Is it just me or is the AVTV commentary just marginally ahead of the broadcast?
Same here.

And starting to freeze also
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 04:19:46 PM
On the plus side only about half an hour of this shite to go.

Hopefully the last with Bruce at the helm
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:20:14 PM
Jack looking dangerous. Shame everyone else is crap.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:20:19 PM
weak shot from snodgrass
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:20:38 PM
Shit shot by Hourihane. Had he been wearing a Barnsley top it would have burst the net.

Edit: Maybe it was Snodgrass. Replace Barnsley with Hull
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:22:04 PM
Traore bursts through the middle. Chester gets booked
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:22:08 PM
Grealish muscled off the ball by Downing sums us up.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:22:09 PM
chester takes out adama after adama beat 24 players
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:22:36 PM
Who's getting sent off, then? I'll go for Elphick.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:25:04 PM
Who's getting sent off, then? I'll go for Elphick.

Chester on the basis that it will hurt us more.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: russon on December 30, 2017, 04:25:31 PM
Grealish muscled off the ball by Downing sums us up.
You been drinking the sherry leftovers? Refuse to believe this.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 04:25:43 PM
Traore has given them a little inspiration
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:26:51 PM
Commentator just said it wouldn’t be a bad point “under the circumstances”. I’m wondering what those are? He then adds it would of course be no wins in 6.

Ah yes, those circumstances. It would be a fantastic chest pumping point.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 30, 2017, 04:27:21 PM
Please make it end.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 04:27:40 PM
That was funny, Snodgrass gets injured and neither of the physios move on the bench to come help him, they're so used to him diving !
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:28:06 PM
Just Head off
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:28:28 PM
Well at least Gestede won't be haunting us today. Off for Bamford.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 30, 2017, 04:29:02 PM
Bamford will score.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 30, 2017, 04:29:17 PM
Commentator just said it wouldn’t be a bad point “under the circumstances”. I’m wondering what those are? He then adds it would of course be no wins in 6.

Ah yes, those circumstances. It would be a fantastic chest pumping point.

Probably an oblique barb at the manager and his style of football
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:29:22 PM
LOL Hutton with a good run then he just blasts his pass into the chest of one of our players (Hogan maybe).
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:29:35 PM
Grealish muscled off the ball by Downing sums us up.
You been drinking the sherry leftovers? Refuse to believe this.

Yep our great hope done for strength and desire by hamster bollocks himself.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 30, 2017, 04:30:09 PM
Can't see us scoring
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:31:33 PM
20 to go and Bruce still waiting to make a change to try and win the game.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 30, 2017, 04:32:18 PM
Can't see us scoring

You never know, 'boro might gift us an own goal
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:32:29 PM
Traore causing chaos every time he gets it with his pace, but inevitability with him nothing at the end. He’s everything you want and don’t want in a winger.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:32:33 PM
We're going to get our trousers pulled down and our bottoms smacked in front of the whole class, in a minute.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 30, 2017, 04:32:42 PM
Hogan on his own now.That'll do it
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 30, 2017, 04:32:51 PM
Commentator just said it wouldn’t be a bad point “under the circumstances”. I’m wondering what those are? He then adds it would of course be no wins in 6.

Ah yes, those circumstances. It would be a fantastic chest pumping point.
Heard that, the circumstances are that we are 8th.
Prat.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:33:02 PM
20 to go and Bruce still waiting to make a change to try and win the game.

He’s got no desire to win this. None whatsoever.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:33:08 PM
Gotta love the hoofs forward towards Hogan, after nearly a year you'd think they'd realise that doesn't work.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:33:30 PM
20 to go and Bruce still waiting to make a change to try and win the game. respect the point.

Fixed.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 04:34:03 PM
RHM on.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:34:09 PM
Hogan off for RHM.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:34:23 PM
Gotta love the hoofs forward towards Hogan, after nearly a year you'd think they'd realise that doesn't work.

Don’t worry Hogan coming off. The same strategy will now be used for RHM
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:34:23 PM
I've had tagnuts with more purpose than Hogan.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 04:34:34 PM
Hogan off.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 30, 2017, 04:34:39 PM
Goooooaaaaaaalllllll!!!!!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CJ on December 30, 2017, 04:34:39 PM
Oh my word!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on December 30, 2017, 04:34:41 PM
Snodgrass 1-0

Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:34:47 PM
rHM coming on for hogan but what difference wil it make with hoofball. Agereo would be no good in this team
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 30, 2017, 04:34:48 PM
Commentator just said it wouldn’t be a bad point “under the circumstances”. I’m wondering what those are? He then adds it would of course be no wins in 6.

Ah yes, those circumstances. It would be a fantastic chest pumping point.
Heard that, the circumstances are that we are 8th.
Prat.
9th
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: phantom limb on December 30, 2017, 04:34:49 PM
Well, well, well
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:34:51 PM
Fucking hell Snodgrass YESSSSSSS
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 04:34:52 PM
Get innnn!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:34:54 PM
Goal. Snodgrass header.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on December 30, 2017, 04:34:57 PM
mad ting
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 30, 2017, 04:35:03 PM
Goooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Snodgrass
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:35:06 PM
snodgrass wtf scores
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:35:11 PM
SLOPGAS!!!!!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on December 30, 2017, 04:35:17 PM
well I didnt see that coming!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 30, 2017, 04:35:26 PM
Hogan off for RHM.

Will he get any service other than hopeful punts up field?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Tucson Villain on December 30, 2017, 04:35:44 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 04:35:46 PM
Really nice, simple build up play.  Why can't we do that more often?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 04:35:52 PM
Snodgrass - Great Player

 :o :P ;D
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 30, 2017, 04:35:56 PM
Can't see us scoring
Obviously not right there
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:36:01 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on December 30, 2017, 04:36:10 PM
We've scored too early.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 30, 2017, 04:36:11 PM
didnt see that coming


Bruce till each of season now
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 30, 2017, 04:36:29 PM
Fooking heck, a Snodgrass HEADER!!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 30, 2017, 04:36:37 PM
20 to go and Bruce still waiting to make a change to try and win the game.

"Why isn't this working? I know it didn't the other day, nor the time before that. Or the the one before that. But it should. Well I think it should. Best just stick with it".
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: curlytailavfc on December 30, 2017, 04:36:48 PM
wahoo sniffgas
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:37:07 PM
Whoever would have thought that not hoofing it would work better.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:37:46 PM
What would be really nice is to see us not just sit on this but hit them on the break and finish this off. There’s a bit of pace now with RHM so let’s use it.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on December 30, 2017, 04:38:35 PM
Promotion here we come.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:38:56 PM
Which minute will we Villa this up? 93 for me.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 30, 2017, 04:39:23 PM
Good lord.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on December 30, 2017, 04:39:26 PM
If we score one more goal, or Sheff Utd concede one more, we go 6th. Into play offs.

Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 04:39:36 PM
Come on - PULLIS OUT
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Boz on December 30, 2017, 04:40:36 PM
What would be really nice is to see us not just sit on this but hit them on the break and finish this off. There’s a bit of pace now with RHM so let’s use it.

Bruce will drop everyone back and sit on the one goal
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 30, 2017, 04:40:59 PM
Promotion here we come.

Too bloody right! 'Twas never in doubt.  ;D
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Pulis, Pulis what's the score
followed by a rousing rendition of Fuck the Albion
warms the cockles of heart, so it does.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 30, 2017, 04:43:09 PM
Pulis, Pulis what's the score
followed by a rousing rendition of Fuck the Albion
warms the cockles of heart, so it does.

Oh I say! Marvellous scenes indeed.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 04:43:33 PM
RHM already showing more than hogan did
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:43:47 PM
Fucking hell Noses in front vs Leeds. Take that
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 04:44:38 PM
Blose doing us a favour. Things are looking up.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 30, 2017, 04:46:32 PM
Another goal for us & we're back in the Play Offs...
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:47:22 PM
Blimey Traore is quick...in tracking back

😯
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:47:38 PM
Adama tracking back and leaving RHM for dead. Jeeze he's fast.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 30, 2017, 04:48:16 PM
Albion bottom
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 04:48:36 PM
(http://thumb.ibb.co/gh2Zrb/DSTwe_Ym_Xc_AAV5rk_format_jpg_name_large.jpg) (http://ibb.co/gh2Zrb)
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 30, 2017, 04:48:55 PM
Albion bottom

Snigger
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 04:49:04 PM
Alberts passing has been woeful today
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:49:13 PM
Adama tracking back and leaving RHM for dead. Jeeze he's fast.

We truly are great minds
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:49:40 PM
Oh...Bjork coming for Albert
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:49:48 PM
Uh-oh. Thor.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Kevin Dawson on December 30, 2017, 04:49:56 PM
Albion bottom

Albion shit / Albion bottom........same as.....
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:50:17 PM
Pulis carrying on the attacking form he had with the Bitters.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on December 30, 2017, 04:50:31 PM
Barney on for Albert, in time to pass it to Fletcher for the equaliser.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Holte132 on December 30, 2017, 04:50:58 PM
How long to go?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:51:20 PM
Albion bottom

Albion shit / Albion bottom........same as.....


Is it serious, doctor?
I'm afraid it is, laddie. You've come down with a dose of Albion Bottom.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:51:36 PM
Good header away from our Icelandic warrior.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: berneboy on December 30, 2017, 04:51:38 PM
4 minutes additional time
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 04:52:20 PM
Great defensive header from Barny there
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 04:52:25 PM
Keep it in the corner Jack FFS
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2017, 04:52:53 PM
How long to go?

2 mins added time
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on December 30, 2017, 04:53:32 PM
Dirty Downing.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 04:53:32 PM
Downing, the big bully.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on December 30, 2017, 04:53:55 PM
Clever play from Snodd there
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2017, 04:54:22 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2017, 04:54:29 PM
Clever play from Snodd there

Snodd is God
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 30, 2017, 04:56:02 PM
Desperate stuff, but a win's a win.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 30, 2017, 04:56:44 PM
That'll do.  Rubbish game as ever, but 3 points is 3 points.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 30, 2017, 04:58:01 PM
We're doing our best to help them score. If we win this, I'll dress up as Shirley Temple and wrestle a silverback at Dudley Zoo.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on December 30, 2017, 05:00:17 PM
*dusts off Shirley Temple outfit, talcs palms*
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: four fornicholl on December 30, 2017, 05:02:05 PM
*dusts off Shirley Temple outfit, talcs palms*
You have a Shirley Temple outfit?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: Diablo on December 30, 2017, 05:02:15 PM
*dusts off Shirley Temple outfit, talcs palms*
Now That's Entertainment!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Head Tennis Match Thread
Post by: godzvilla on December 30, 2017, 05:04:40 PM
Albion bottom

Albion shit / Albion bottom........same as.....


Is it serious, doctor?
I'm afraid it is, laddie. You've come down with a dose of Albion Bottom.

I,m still laughing, brilliant!!..............Godzvilla!
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