Aston Villa vs Leicester City Pre-Match Thread

[BoskoDjembaSalifou]

With Weimann out, which 2 from 4 do we expect to start with Gabby behind Benteke: Grealish or Nzogbia or Richardson or Robinson?

I'd say N'Zogbia is next on the list, shouldn't be much of a problem - I've been impressed with him when he's played this season and he really helps give the team a forward drive without Delph around.

You've been impressed by N'Zogbia?

[Matt Collins]

I'd definitely play n'zogbia. He's the one player who is genuinely creative, apart from the injured Cole and unproven grealish

N'zogbia was a major threat v Spurs in a central role. But I think he'll play wider

He could be absolute Blues but surely we can't play against the bottom of the table side at home without a genuinely creative player in the side

[john2710]

Granted, N'Zogbia had a good game vs Spurs, but in every other game he's played he has been a liability. Sadly, he's a talented footballer without a hint of a footballing brain. Having said that Lambert will probably select him.

[PeterWithesShin]

The advantage with Zog is that at least his first thought is always to attack, which if he has a half decent game can only benefit us at home. Compare with Gabby, Andi who will often just slow down an attack and/or pass backwards. Obviously if Zog has one of his utter gash games then it doesn't really matter what his first thought is as he'll just keep giving the ball away.

[PeterWithesShin]

As i'm at death's door i'm now waiting for my lift to VP with the ever generous Mr Sox. I'm very tempted to wind him up and take a scarf to hang out the window for the massive journey from Hagley Road to VP.

[Lastfootstamper]

As i'm at death's door i'm now waiting for my lift to VP with the ever generous Mr Sox. I'm very tempted to wind him up and take a scarf to hang out the window for the massive journey from Hagley Road to VP.

Just so long as you don't use the one you should be wearing in your state...

[adrenachrome]

As i'm at death's door i'm now waiting for my lift to VP with the ever generous Mr Sox. I'm very tempted to wind him up and take a scarf to hang out the window for the massive journey from Hagley Road to VP.

Don't forget to do some singing and chanting en route. Mr Sox likes to be entertained thusly.

[PeterWithesShin]

As i'm at death's door i'm now waiting for my lift to VP with the ever generous Mr Sox. I'm very tempted to wind him up and take a scarf to hang out the window for the massive journey from Hagley Road to VP.

Don't forget to do some singing and chanting en route. Mr Sox likes to be entertained thusly.

I once entertained him when we leaving Stoke by singing the Benteke song in the style of Brian Blessed. I don't think my throat will cope with Brian Blessed style "oooooooooohs" though. Which will disappoint him.

[Witton Warrior]

As i'm at death's door i'm now waiting for my lift to VP with the ever generous Mr Sox. I'm very tempted to wind him up and take a scarf to hang out the window for the massive journey from Hagley Road to VP.

We always did it from the Crabmill to VP!

Hope a win will make you feel better PWS

[Clampy]

Another option is Bacuna but he probably will go with N'zogbia.

[silhillvilla]

Just arrived in a sun drenched Aston.

[Toronto Villa]

N'Zog in for Weimann