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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Toronto Villa on April 03, 2018, 06:45:55 PM
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We go again
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What’s up with McCafu/McRobertoCarlios?
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Win the bloody game Villa.
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Harsh on Lansbury to be dropped after only one game having been out in the cold for months.
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Serves him right for playing out of position.
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Bacuna and Ilori starting
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Is he trying to make a record for how many midfielders you can get on the bench ?
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Is he trying to make a record for how many midfielders you can get on the bench ?
And not a right back in sight. We had two on the bench Saturday. At least he's got the first XI right for tonight with attacking options from the bench.
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The most meaningless fixture since Arsenal May 2016. Those who show up are to be applauded, just hope the team do.
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Don't fuck this up eh lads.
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The most meaningless fixture since Arsenal May 2016. Those who show up are to be applauded, just hope the team do.
On the beach, milord, on the beach....
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Michelle Owen is at Villa Park.
She's lovely.
I hope we win too!
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Michelle Owen is at Villa Park.
She's lovely.
I hope we win too!
The one that used to play for Liverpool?
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In hindsight Id have played Hogan against Hull .
Fecking win Villa
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I can see why he has put Elmo and Taylor back in: they are required as attacking outlets since AA and RS cannot cross with their outside foot.
Don't get why Hutton has been completely defted out.
There's a big onus on Hogan to make something happen upfront; not exactly punting for the early goal, it seems. Unless, someone has done some scouting of the Reading set-up and has identified something specific for Hogan to exploit.
Nah; not likely, I agree.
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just realised Axel has not made the bench
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just realised Axel has not made the bench
So as well as football he's shit at carpentry as well.
/baddumtish
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just realised Axel has not made the bench
So as well as football he's shit at carpentry as well.
/baddumtish
Excellent - PWS; although I saw it coming.
Where did you carve that one from?
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The most meaningless fixture since Arsenal May 2016. Those who show up are to be applauded, just hope the team do.
[/quoteThe most meaningless fixture since Arsenal May 2016. Those who show up are to be applauded, just hope the team do.
Cracking stuff
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Oh good, Hogan starting. FFS.
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The most meaningless fixture since Arsenal May 2016. Those who show up are to be applauded, just hope the team do.
What about the last twenty-odd games of last season?
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Oh good, Hogan starting. FFS.
Exactly my reaction.
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Oh good, Hogan starting. FFS.
Plus your other fave, Birkir ;)
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just realised Axel has not made the bench
So as well as football he's shit at carpentry as well.
/baddumtish
Excellent - PWS; although I saw it coming.
Where did you carve that one from?
I thought it was a tad route 1 meself.
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Grabban has been banging them in last few games!
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Michelle Owen is at Villa Park.
She's lovely.
I hope we win too!
The one that used to play for Liverpool?
That's the one. She's gorgeous since she stopped playing.
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I can see why he has put Elmo and Taylor back in: they are required as attacking outlets since AA and RS cannot cross with their outside foot.
Taylor? Attacking outlet?
Have we signed a different one then?
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Feels like Bruce just keeps picking different players at different times, hoping to stumble across something that might work.
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Hogan on his tod up front tonight eh? That's awl we need... :(
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I'd just like a midfield and attack who dovetail together.
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Feels like hes desperately trying to find some form players to go into the playoffs with some momentum
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Strange team selection, lets hope it works. Not confident that Taylor and Hogan are a good idea, but at least there is no sign of the useless loan signings.
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Feels like Bruce just keeps picking different players at different times, hoping to stumble across something that might work.
Indeed. Maybe he's got Barry Fry as his personal Guru? :o
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I'm not exactly a fan of his but sometimes he's damned if does and damned if he doesn't. Gets stick for not changing things around, gets stick when he does.
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I have zero excitement for this fixture.
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I can see why he has put Elmo and Taylor back in: they are required as attacking outlets since AA and RS cannot cross with their outside foot.
Taylor? Attacking outlet?
Have we signed a different one then?
my logic was that at least we’ve got a left footer playing on the left, Dave. Grasping at straws, perhaps.
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Feels like Bruce just keeps picking different players at different times, hoping to stumble across something that might work.
4 changes on Saturday and another 5 tonight suggests he hasn't got a Scooby Doo as to his best 11.
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Can't be accused of not rotating tonight anyway. Side looks well balanced to be honest.
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Or alternatively he’s looking at four games in ten days and is trying to keep it fresh.
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For those who aren't in The Midlands & wish to suffer the radio commentary this evening, it's on Talkshite 2. I'd imagine bloody Danter will be the cheapo option doing the commentary. Which is nice. ::)
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To be fair, it looks like we've started quite well.
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Villa winger Robert Snodgrass has faced Reading eight times in the Football League but is yet to register a goal or assist against the Royals.
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FFS. I've paid my money, but the website still wants me to subscribe before showing me the sodding game.
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I thought when our form turned up a while back it was all down to SBs appointment of Steve Agnew. Now we are having a dip it's down to SB ????
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Started brightly
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Can't be arsed with the Villa tonight. I am going to watch The Walking Dead instead. It won't be any different, will it?
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Can't be arsed with the Villa tonight. I am going to watch The Walking Dead instead. It won't be any different, will it?
No still the same old Shite.
A bunch of useless Zombies walking around without a clue, Walking dead crap as well.
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just realised Axel has not made the bench
wooden matter if he was playing ........Bruce would teak him off a half time anyhow
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Can't be arsed with the Villa tonight. I am going to watch The Walking Dead instead. It won't be any different, will it?
I’m wstching Suits and checking on here every now and again
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Pitch looks shite
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It's all gone a bit flat.
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Either our crossing is shite or they are defending well
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Any booing yet?
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Wolves winning
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Pitch looks shite
So that's why our silky passing game is not up to scratch ;D
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76 percent possession two shots none on target.
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Either our crossing is shite or they are defending well
Bit of both I think.
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Either our crossing is shite or they are defending well
Or we are trying to put it on the head of a midget
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Just need a goal here and flood gates will open
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Either our crossing is shite or they are defending well
Adomah's being fairly wasteful.
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Anyone else having trouble watching on AVTV?
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Taylor shot goes out for a throw in level with the edge of the penalty area!
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Anyone else having trouble watching on AVTV?
Mine's fine
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Taylor just had a shot which was more like a clearance for them.
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Dogheads one up.
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Anyone else having trouble watching on AVTV?
Mine's fine
Just had a reply from them, technical issues apparently. Must just be me!
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Either our crossing is shite or they are defending well
Bit of both I think.
Actually I think it’s our forwards are not getting into good positions
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76 percent possession two shots none on target.
I'd hardly call them shots. We need to start shooting more, we are getting into some great positions but just seem to want to put crosses into the box for Scott Mazrim. It's a plan that would best suit somebody a bit taller or in Cuban heels.
Bjork is impressing.
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All Villa. 70%+ possession. Not one clear cut chance though. Fully expect to see Reading kick us in the bollocks at some point.
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The worry here is Reading could score and we won’t have a clue how to break them down
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Reading down to 10 men. Edwards sent off for 2 yellows
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Edwards sent off for second yellow card. Reading down to 10 men.
Now nailed on for 0-0
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It's a red. An hour to go at ten men here.
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Edwards off after a stupid tackle on Bjork.
Shit. We were going rather well but we're useless against 10 men.
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It's a red. An hour to go at ten men here.
And we all know how that will work!
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Edwards sent off for second yellow card. Reading down to 10 men.
Now nailed on for 0-0
I’ve taken the under on 0 for us
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Anyone else having trouble watching on AVTV?
Mine's fine
Just had a reply from them, technical issues apparently. Must just be me!
No, me too! They've acknowledged my payment, but the match centre page reckons I've still got to subscribe.
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Hogan header on target.
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It's a red. An hour to go at ten men here.
And we all know how that will work!
Exactly! Middlesbrough comes to mind
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Ooh good header for Scotty. First decent chance
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We'll get a cricket score here. An England cricket score.
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Finally, one on target. Hogan header straight at the keeper.
We could do with Davis on as Hogan is not getting much (apart from the header). Easy work for their central defenders.
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76 percent possession two shots none on target.
I'd hardly call them shots. We need to start shooting more, we are getting into some great positions but just seem to want to put crosses into the box for Scott Mazrim. It's a plan that would best suit somebody a bit taller or in Cuban heels.
Bjork is impressing.
I'd love to see Hogan in a pair of Platforms. Maybe Dave Hill could step in & give him a pair to try?
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Aaarggggghhhhh fuck me how have we not scored?
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Fulham winning
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Ffs how did we not score there!
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How did that stay out?
Superb counter attack sprung by Grealish.
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Finally, one on target. Hogan header straight at the keeper.
We could do with Davis on as Hogan is not getting much (apart from the header). Easy work for their central defenders.
You reckon they'll let us bring on someone that isn't on the bench?
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Awful miss by Hogan
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Fulham 1 up, but it's barely worth worrying about.
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This will end up 0-0 I just know it
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I expect at some point with it staying nil to us we’ll see as many forwards on the pitch as Bruce can muster.
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Christ we so need a goal
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Our crossing from lb/rb is shocking
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Hull have equalised.
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Christ we so need a goal
A what?
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Manonne is going to have a blinder you can see it already
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Hull have equalised with Barcelona
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Finally, one on target. Hogan header straight at the keeper.
We could do with Davis on as Hogan is not getting much (apart from the header). Easy work for their central defenders.
You reckon they'll let us bring on someone that isn't on the bench?
You think I'm bad, Bruce thinks Davis is playing up front.
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Our crossing from lb/rb is shocking
Fixed
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Can’t we pretend this lot are Wolves and batter them?
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Scoring a sodding goal might be nice.
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Crivens! Dogheads 1-1 now.
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its a bit like the david moyes 40 crosses game for manyoo. Wonder at what point we switch to 1-5-0-5
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its a bit like the david moyes 40 crosses game for manyoo. Wonder at what point we switch to 1-5-0-5
Sounds like a radio station.
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Our end product is awful.
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Special mention to Taylor for his goal threat
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Kodj needs to come on, we neee 2 up front
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Why do they keep playing Replay of that adomah cross that goes past the goal and behind? 3-4 times
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YESSSSSSS Half Time
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If ever a game needed Kodjia or Grabban, it's this one. Not at the expense of a midfield, but one needs to come on at the break.
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Hourihane off, Grabban or Kodj on.
Jack is way too deep as well, needs to push up.
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If we don’t win this I think meltdown will reach new levels on here.
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Unbeaten run is now one and a half games. We're back!
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As they are down to 10 men tactics may play a part here Mr.Bruce.
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So our main tactic is to put high crosses in to Hogan, §-{
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So our main tactic is to put high crosses in to Hogan, §-{
To be fair apart from Jack we don’t have the players to play intricate passing through the middle do we?
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Don’t forget he doesn’t do tactics.
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Cue putting lots of forwards on and taking all the midfield off.
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We're dominating and have been since the off. They're consistently finding good positions to cross but we keep over hitting that final delivery.
I'd be tempted to go 442 with Kodjia for Hourihane.
Thor has been excellent.
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Only 2 forwards on the bench, that's gonna fuck up Steve's new masterplan. Or maybe he'll stick Jedi up front.
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We're dominating and have been since the off. They're consistently finding good positions to cross but we keep over hitting that final delivery.
I'd be tempted to go 442 with Kodjia for Hourihane.
Thor has been excellent.
So Thor to be substituted then.
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Special mention to Taylor for his goal threat
To be truthful that shot was from his weaker left foot....
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adomah finishing and crossing has been awful
all possession but need to create more
i thought Hogan was unlucky to be fair
Lets hope its not another Boro
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Blues winning
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It's the hit and hope crosses into the box that really is frustrating. Albert is proving to be no threat what-so-ever. Elmo and Snodgrass working well down the right but still end up delivering pointless crosses into the box. It's not rocket science, Bruce.
Grealish is still too bloody deep, going back to defensive midfield to pick up the ball. I've been very impressed with Bjork.
Defence seem comfortable.
It's just a shame we're in April and the team still aren't functioning properly due to the stupid tactics of everything must go wide and crosses in the the midget. It's no wonder we're 4th and not preparing the Promotion Party.
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Blues winning
Hey, April Fools was Sunday.
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Hogan on his own is not working and Hourihane is trying to make up numbers ineffectively. Jack playing in centre circle is not good. Need Grabbon on for Hourihane and a solution for conundrum that is Taylor. If it’s still not good after that bring on Kodjia at 65 minutes
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Win the fucking game.
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All the goals in front of the Holte then.
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YESSSSSS Thor - screamer
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Thank Christ for that!
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Yesssss BB
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All the goals in front of the Holte then.
Reading won the toss and made us attack the Holte first half?
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Bjork I love you!
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Bjarnasson. What a fucking shot.!!!!!
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Thor with a hammer blow, a beauty
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It was never in doubt you big bunch of tarts.
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tHor should never have been dropped
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What was I saying about intricate passing
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Bjarni! Love him.
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Cracking shot. Keeper didn't even move.
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Don’t fucking sit back now Villa. Batter this lot
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Glad my stream came back in time for that! What a pearler! Their 'keeper didn't move.
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We need to get Jimmy D on with Hogan & go 442. Reading were always gonna come & defend: and them being down to 10 men means they'll be all the more determined to thwart any onslaught.
COME ON VILLA, FFS!!!
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Fancy doubting Steve, I want you all to sit in the corner and think about what you did.
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GET THE FECK IN BARNY!!!!!
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Get another fucking goal.
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Bruce has obviously told them to work them side to side. We're switching it quite well, but the final ball is shit.
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crossing is shite
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The Iceman strikes
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Come on you fuckers!
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Come on you for fuckers!
4 what?
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Barney has been great. He could really grow into this role given half a chance
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All this possession without a second goal is not doing my blood pressure much good.
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The Reading away strip is awful.
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Good effort from Terry. Just over
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Come on you fuckers!
For or four BE?!? 😳
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As much as we’ve had attempts on goal how many have made the keeper have to do anything? That’s what does my head in.
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Watching the excellent Thor goal I'm sure I saw Grabban on the pitch but nowhere says so even the mighty h&v.
Maybe it was Hourihane.
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Bacuna hacking down a player on the edge of the box? Who'd have thought'?!
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John Terry showing that he’s still John Terry. Great saving challenge
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Watching the excellent Thor goal I'm sure I saw Grabban on the pitch but nowhere says so even the mighty h&v.
Maybe it was Hourihane.
Peas in a pod, those two.
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Adomah is bloody useless lately.
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Fuck me. Ronaldo just scored a screaming overhead kick.
Juventus fans giving him a standing ovation
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Yessssss 2-0
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Get in.
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Hourihane 2-0
Finally a decent cross
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Wow!
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Woohoo!
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Was never in doubt.
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Get in!
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Snodgrass does the business again. How many assists has he got now?
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Onomah is coming on - that should even the sides up.
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Yes!
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Kodjia coming on for Albert
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Kodjia on for Albert
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I’ve just seen the goal on sky how appalling does the pitch look? They’ll be sanding it next week.
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A Leeds equaliser would be nice now.
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Onomah for Snodgrass
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Saving our wingers then?
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I’ve just seen the goal on sky how appalling does the pitch look? They’ll be sanding it next week.
Steve Smith's yer man!
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Onomah. Really?
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Thor has been superb tonight
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Thor has been superb tonight
Agreed.
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A Leeds equaliser would be nice now.
Fulham 2 up
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Fulham 2-0. That game is over
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Fulham 2 up
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Yesssss 3-0 Hogan
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3-0
Scotty robs the keeper :)
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Our game is very much over now too. Ace!
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What a fuck up! Hooooooogggggggaan!
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Fulham 2-0. That game is over
Leeds forced a great save from Fulham's goalkeeper and they went up the other end to score.
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Keeper had a nightmare there.
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Woohoo. Hopefully this'll get some confidence back up.
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well deserved hogan
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We want four...
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Great assist from Mannone, there. Quality.
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When I said Manonne was going to have a blinder I meant he was blind 😳
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Hogan and Birkir are crap!
Rattle a few more in and build confidence
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3!! Great nickery by Hogan.
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What's going to be the Hogan hair pun in t'other thread now?
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Well done Scotty Hogan! 8)
Now let's destroy these no-marks.
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Kodj looking good, could be the difference in the play offs
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Fulham 2-0. That game is over
Leeds forced a great save from Fulham's goalkeeper and they went up the other end to score.
Fulham will get second, no doubt about that.
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Can we protect Jack now
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Whelan coming on for Grealish
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Whelan on for Jack
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I'd love to see Jimmy D stick one in the onion bag tonight.
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Like for like substitution then.
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All we can do is win. If we miss out by a point or ten, that's only unforgiveable if we don't give ourselves a shout.
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Like for like substitution then.
:D
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I’d like 4-0. Feels like a proper beating. 5 is better of course, and I’d take 6 if it was offered.
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OK Barney has scored but he has Toneved a few into the Lichfield Road since then. Twice is coincidence...
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Fulham 2-0. That game is over
Leeds forced a great save from Fulham's goalkeeper and they went up the other end to score.
Fulham will get second, no doubt about that.
I certainly hope so. I don't fancy our chances against them in the Play Off's.
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It was good to see how the entire team ran over to congratulate Hogan.
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Who said we can't play against 10 men
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It was good to see how the entire team ran over to congratulate Hogan.
More likely they were checking if he was a pod person as he'd scored.
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Hogan should have scored there
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Hogan should have scored there
And confirms that he isn't a pod person.
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Watching the Fulham game....they care good and Mitrovic was inspired January signing
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OK Barney has scored but he has Toneved a few into the Lichfield Road since then. Twice is coincidence...
He’s had more shots on goal well roughly on goal than the entire Reading team.
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Hull winning
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29,223 attendance
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This must be third time Reading have been in our half this 2nd half. Villa 78%/22% possession. They really are the poorest team I've seen this season even taking into account they're playing with 10 men.
Jameson's Hull beating the Dingles.
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Hull winning
well that isn't very champions league of them
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Kodjia close
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Good movement and shot by Kodjia
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Hull winning
Oh I say!
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OK Barney has scored but he has Toneved a few into the Lichfield Road since then. Twice is coincidence...
Twas a ToePoke ToeEnd ToePunt anyway.
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This must be third time Reading have been in our half this 2nd half. Villa 78%/22% possession. They really are the poorest team I've seen this season even taking into account they're playing with 10 men.
Jameson's Hull beating the Dingles.
I went to the Madejski at the beginning of the season, you could have said the same of us, we were fucking dire and Bjork looked fit for the Solihull schools under 15B team.
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Hull winning at Wolves
Edit: fuck 2-2
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Dog'eads have equalised
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Wolves equalise
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I'll only be happy if we get 8, have an attendance of 30K+ and the crowd are vociferous throughout.
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Blues down to ten men.
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Close again by Hourihane
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Blues down to ten creatures.
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Special mention for Elmo tonight, he’s done a good job
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Lots of people 'beating the traffic'. Tsk!
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Special mention for Elmo tonight, he’s done a good job
Agreed.
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I’m afraid Hogan is just not good enough, shame really as I like his work rate and attitude
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Fucking hell Kodjia has come close a few times
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Blues down to ten creatures.
Clappything.
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Fucking hell Kodjia has come close a few times
Could have headed to Hogan just then.
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That'll do
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Happy with that.
'Night all. UTV