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Title: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 06, 2018, 12:24:44 AM
4-3 Villa.

Bjarnasson (2) Kodjia Hourihane
Goss, Fleck, Rosario for them.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: eamonn on April 06, 2018, 12:47:58 AM
If Andre Green becomes half the man/winger Ruel Fox was, we'll have done well.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 06, 2018, 03:42:27 AM
We generally do pretty well at Carrow Road. And they just got battered by QPR*. On the back of our healthy midweek win I’m going for us to continue winning. This time 2-0. Snoddy against his former club and Kodjia penalty late on.



*yes I know we did too
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: preston28 on April 06, 2018, 06:48:13 AM
We'll eek out a 1-0 win with Chester on the scoresheet!
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Legion on April 06, 2018, 07:35:28 AM
0-2
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Legion on April 06, 2018, 07:37:50 AM
Poll added.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: remy on April 06, 2018, 08:07:54 AM
This is a game we really need 4 points from - that’s not a typo.

Hammering them 4 or 5 means we get a further injection of confidence, also a superior goal difference is worth an extra point. Cover all our bases.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on April 06, 2018, 08:25:43 AM
Cardiff lose tonight and we win by whatever margin. That'll do.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Tony Erdington on April 06, 2018, 08:29:03 AM
Villa 5  Norwich 0
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: vilan461 on April 06, 2018, 08:51:43 AM
 will need to keep an eye on James Maddison,

  a return to winning ways---Norwich 0    Villa 2   Hourihane and Snoddy,


  Come On You Lions,
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: postal on April 06, 2018, 09:12:25 AM
Carrow Road isnt an easy ground to go to.
There are not that many major roads in East Anglia* and its quite easy to take what seems like a normal route, but you can easily end up on a country lane, and then back 20 years.
Even longer if you end up at the Dinosaur Park.....  ;D

Once at the ground, then we should beat them.

* The other half is from Norfolk, and she supports Norwich. Its always "fun" when these games are on.

Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: AsTallAsLions on April 06, 2018, 09:14:01 AM
1-1, Kodjia for us
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: darren woolley on April 06, 2018, 09:17:19 AM
I will go 2-0 Villa win.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: lovejoy on April 06, 2018, 09:18:27 AM
We never win there.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Clark W Griswold on April 06, 2018, 09:45:08 AM
4-3 Villa.

Bjarnasson (2) Kodjia Hourihane
Goss, Fleck, Rosario for them.

3-3 I reckon, Thor, Grabban and Adomah for us, Sutton, Culverhouse and Steve Bruce with a 96th min equaliser with a header from a corner for them.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: auntiesledd on April 06, 2018, 09:48:02 AM
We never win there.

Really? We won twice at Carrow Road in 2012/13; and once in 2013/14.

I'm obviously hoping we'll snaffle another 3 points tomorrow, but I'm not convinced TBH.

1-1
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 06, 2018, 10:27:54 AM
We need to be up for this as anything less than victory kills off the smidgen of automatic promotion possibility.  2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Damo70 on April 06, 2018, 10:28:51 AM
Norwich are quite a lucky team for us in more recent years. Hopefully that can continue. But they sum up the championship. An unpredictable team in an unpredictable league. But we need to be able to beat a team 14th in the table. 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: MONCABA on April 06, 2018, 10:38:40 AM
Just a win please.  Don't care score or scorer.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on April 06, 2018, 11:34:07 AM
1-1
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 06, 2018, 11:34:49 AM
1-3
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on April 06, 2018, 11:59:36 AM
Realistically automatic chance gone. But crank up a sniff of a chance if Cardiff lose tonight for the villa park clash. It then puts self doubt in their minds. Then who knows ...0-2 Terry-Grealish
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: mrfuse on April 06, 2018, 12:23:06 PM
Should be an easy win, so 1-0 Norwich.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: villabear on April 06, 2018, 12:26:59 PM
I'm going via train travel hell so obvs its a win
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Clampy on April 06, 2018, 01:00:54 PM
0-2. Hogan with both.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 06, 2018, 01:24:11 PM
Cardiff lose tonight and we win by whatever margin. That'll do.

Yep that'd make Tuesday interesting.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 06, 2018, 01:49:48 PM
Cardiff lose tonight and we win by whatever margin. That'll do.

Yep that'd make Tuesday interesting.

I’d definitely fancy us at Villa Park in front of what would hopefully be close to a full house.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: CT Villan on April 06, 2018, 01:52:55 PM
0-1 Graydon
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: sirlordbaltimore on April 06, 2018, 02:46:24 PM


0-2
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Des Little on April 06, 2018, 02:58:51 PM
We'll shit 'em.  Canaries 0 Lions 2
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: UK Redsox on April 06, 2018, 03:13:32 PM
0-1 Taylor, right footed 30 yard screamer  ;)
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 06, 2018, 03:27:55 PM
2-1  Houghton, Saunders
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: wittonwarrior on April 06, 2018, 05:19:43 PM
Can’t see it myself.  Players look burnt out need rest before play offs. If Cardiff win tonight can have a beach hol for a week or two
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: footyskillz on April 06, 2018, 05:48:46 PM
Norwich are in a such poor form 1 win in 10. They also conceded 13 in 5 matches

Norwich poor form and villa quality will  allow us to control the game.
I ll be hoping for a comfortable result.
I also think Bruce could hold a few players back knowing that Cardiff is the big one if automatic promotion still a possibility.

Can afford to go for it as play offs look secure and have 6 games.

Rotation is key here and keep squad fresh.
I would like Bruce to be brave but sounds like Jimmy danger  won't start this match (I think would be ideal for his fitness 60 mins and take him off but sounds like be other way round that) he ll come on if Villa are 2 or 3 up for 30 minutes.

The way Bruce is speaking sounds like Barney will be a starter as will tuanzaebe.
I would think  Whelan could come in and save Jedinak for the Cardiff match.

Striker wise maybe get Davies and Hogan combo. But would think Bruce will go with Hogan here and Grabban v Cardiff.

Onomah and Lansbury to be used in forthcoming matches (perhaps subs and starters v Leeds) as have Leeds after Cardiff and these players need to really show can perform.

The Norwich aren't so good at the moment and neither and Leeds also both managers aren't ian Holloway so hopefully both teams will be defeated comfortably whoever we put out.

Once any hope of promo is out of reach then its time for Bruce  to find a settled starting XI for the play-offs and build up some momentum.

But I both expect some changes as mentioned and  expect Villa to secure 3 points. 1-3.

Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: footyskillz on April 06, 2018, 05:56:07 PM
We never win there.

Really? We won twice at Carrow Road in 2012/13; and once in 2013/14.

I'm obviously hoping we'll snaffle another 3 points tomorrow, but I'm not convinced TBH.

1-1

Norwich 1 win in 10 and that was to reading. Very poor consistency for 90 minutes matches they may have some spells but they have gone for season. Can't go anywhere.

Villas will be fine in this one
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 06, 2018, 07:07:57 PM
i recall visiting Carrow Road in December 1993 and watching us win a superb match 2-1.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2018, 07:56:57 PM
We've only won there 2 or 3 times in the best part of 40 years without Lambert as manager.

1-1
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 06, 2018, 08:10:49 PM
We've only won there 2 or 3 times in the best part of 40 years without Lambert as manager.

1-1

Yes always seemed to be a bogey ground for us then we won 3 on the bounce under Lambert and have gone back to losing there since he left.

Think we'll nick this 1-2. Last minute Grabban winner.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Matt Collins on April 06, 2018, 08:41:43 PM
1-0

Kodjia late winner
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 06, 2018, 09:48:12 PM
Hutton is out with hamstring apparently according to official site
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Steve67 on April 06, 2018, 09:49:38 PM
Don’t care how. Cardiff lose tonight = must take advantage tomorrow. Rotate again Steve.  Keep em fresh.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 06, 2018, 09:53:17 PM
Right now win this game Villa.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: curiousorange on April 06, 2018, 09:59:20 PM
Must win. The last chance of not doing this the harder way.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 06, 2018, 10:46:26 PM
We really can't cock this one up after tonight.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 06, 2018, 10:51:28 PM
Fuck me, this is a big, big chance for us.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: footyskillz on April 06, 2018, 10:55:56 PM
Starting the to understand Brucey stock lines  there or thereabouts and that's the championship for you.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: VancouverLion on April 07, 2018, 02:41:57 AM
Come on Villa don't fcuk this up now, 0-2  Grabban, Grealish.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: tomd2103 on April 07, 2018, 02:50:15 AM
Would be tempted to start with the same team as Tuesday night.  With the likes Kodjia and Grabban on the bench we have some good options to change things.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Bad English on April 07, 2018, 05:42:31 AM
2-2.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Ads on April 07, 2018, 06:31:50 AM
It's not cricket having to leave your house this early for football.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Mister E on April 07, 2018, 06:38:02 AM
It's not cricket having to leave your house this early for football.
Just about to set off: it's all down to the roads and the amount of traffic ... could be fine / could be a nightmare.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Ads on April 07, 2018, 06:46:25 AM
Be M1 A17 for you I assume.

It is an unholy route; speed cameras everywhere too.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: manic-road on April 07, 2018, 07:45:11 AM
0-0 bore draw.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: The Moose on April 07, 2018, 07:58:18 AM
I'll go for a boring 0-0, same as I accurately predicted against Reading......
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Villa Lew on April 07, 2018, 09:40:05 AM
1 nil Villa, the Ice Man to get the winner
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Smirker on April 07, 2018, 10:12:26 AM
This will probably be a tense game.

I have faith our team will find a way to get three points though.

It will be like the time we beat Sheffield United away and Snodgrass fired in a late goal.

1-0 for me.

UTV
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Bad English on April 07, 2018, 10:14:20 AM
With the likes Kodjia and Grabban on the bench we have some good options to change things.
Yes. Once we are chasing the game, Bruce can remove the midfield and play 4 or 5 up front... :-/
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Smirker on April 07, 2018, 10:27:27 AM
I would start The Kodge.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: garyshawsknee on April 07, 2018, 10:34:19 AM
Early kick offs usually produce drab games, as long as we win I don't mind it being drab. 1 nil to us.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: Gregorys Boy on April 07, 2018, 10:43:42 AM
Oddly enough I think this might be more about which Norwich team show up than which Villa team show up.  Their such a funny side.  On their day they can beat anyone, but have been very inconsistent this season.  1-1.  Grabban for us.  If you believe we still have a shot at second place then a draw might not be enough.  Otherwise its probably a decent point. 
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: The Edge on April 07, 2018, 10:49:05 AM
Under the circumstances nothing but a villa win will do. After the comfortable win on Tuesday I expect- no I demand- that we go on a run of form now until the final game of the season. Norwich 1 Villa 4. Come on you lions !!!!
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: brontebilly on April 07, 2018, 11:12:51 AM
Hogan likely to keep his place? Wonder would it be worth giving Grealish a breather pre Cardiff and giving Grabban a start against his former club?

Also is Green still injured?
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 07, 2018, 11:25:03 AM
SB said on WM last night it would be the strongest team given how close it is again in the standings.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 07, 2018, 11:30:34 AM
Same team and bench as Tuesday.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: CT on April 07, 2018, 11:35:31 AM
Same team and bench as Tuesday.

Will Norwich let us bring our own bench? 😉
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 07, 2018, 11:37:19 AM
Maybe if we appoint Prince Charles as our next manager.
Title: Re: Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.
Post by: auntiesledd on April 07, 2018, 12:16:22 PM
Come on Villa, let's be 'avin you!  :)
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