Aston Villa v Burnley Pre-Match Thread

[garyshawsknee]

I think Ireland needs to start,so he can get some games under his belt,hopefully a goal will boost his confidence.

Like to see Fonz,Lichaj,Clark and Bannan all start,and get some more experience,but with the few injuries we've got,the team is starting to look like it will pick itself.

[CheeriOneill]

I'm taking both my daughter and mum on Wednesday and on previous form neither of them are "lucky mascots".

On this basis I will go for an awkward 1-0.

Oh well chips at half time will keep the 7 year old happy and a night with her "baby boy" will keep the old(er) one happy.

Just me set for disappointment then.

[BILL DE VALL]

Interesting one this-does GH have a look at the likes of Bannan Clark and the other young tyros from the start

Or-does he value a good cup run(one of the the only bits of silverware realistically available)?

Either way Burnley are on a poor run of form so should be there for the taking.

or...they will try to use a victory over the Mighty Villa to kickstart their season("we used to be in the same league as them"etc)

funny old game football

[PaulTheVillan]

I'm not 100% on who is available.

Guzan

Beye
Cuellar
Collins
Clark

Albrighton
Sidwell
Banan
Downing

Young
Heskey

[manic-road]

Gotta be a comfortable win for Villa.

3-0
Downing x2
NRC

[BedsVillain]

..................Guzan..................
Beye...Cuellar...Clark...Lichaj
............NRC....Sidwell.............
.Albrighton.Ireland.Bannan.......
............Delfouneso................

3-1 Fonz hatrick!

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

I think his team will be:

........................................Guzan.............................................
Beye....................Cuellar..........Dunne...........Lichaj................
Albrighton...........Sidwell..........Reo-Coker.......Bannan............
.......................................Ireland.............................................
.......................................Carew..............................................

Subs: Clark, Marshall, Young, Heskey, Delfouneso, Downing, Collins

[brontebilly]

Despite the hockeying against Reading, Burnley are in decent enough form. 7th in championship and knocked out Bolton. Yet they are very lightweight in midfield and neither of their full backs can defend.
Looks like they will line out something similar to
Jensen
Mears, Carlisle, Bikey, Fox
-----Alexander------
Elliot, Cork, Marney, Eagles
-------Iwuelemo

[N'ZMAV]

I'm not 100% on who is available.

Guzan

Beye
Cuellar
Collins
Clark

Albrighton
Sidwell
Banan
Downing

Young
Heskey

I think Delfouneso will play up front with Carew. Heskey should be rested. I'd go with Sidwell and Ireland in the middle.

[Dan England]

Comfortable 3-0 win with lot's of passing side to side and back again around 25-35 yards out from their goal.

[Pete3206]

More disaster I suspect. This season is nosediving - Blues will be the next disaster - what does Houllier understand about this local derby?

'kin hell!

[TheBarneyArmy]

Straight forward 3-1 win, would be nice to keep a clean sheet but I'm sure Guzan will drop a clanger at some point. Ireland, Young and one from the new captain!

[TheBarneyArmy]

Straight forward 3-1 win, would be nice to keep a clean sheet but I'm sure Guzan will drop a clanger at some point. Ireland, Young and one from the new captain!

Oh, and my brother-in-law is coming along, who is a Blackburn fan, so a nice reminder from the Holte as to their defeat in the last round would be nice ;-)

[Shrek]

Over 30,000 sold already (includeding burnley 3500) they reckon alot of tickets are sold on the night, so looking like a good turn out!

Delfouneso, Bannon, Carew and Ireland too start for me

[Ads]

Burnley have only got the normal allocation I think and haven't sold out. With the Upper Trinity closed though, it should look a lot fuller than the Blackburn game. I've never seen Villa Park so sparse.