Fulham v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[PaulWinch again]

Good to hear GH say he's been impressed with Ireland's attitude this week.

[TheSandman]

They had better recall Harry Forrester from loan.  Oh and "Two James Collins, there's only two James Collinseses."

Where is Forrester out on loan too?

Kilmarnock, but I don't think he's made much of an impact.

Shame I thought he looked useful in the Youth Cup semi against Chelsea.

He's not been too bad for them. They seem to be pretty happy and most want him to play at the weekend.

He scored a hat trick in a bounce game apparently.

[carlos the third]

Good to hear GH say he's been impressed with Ireland's attitude this week.

Where did he say this?

[PaulWinch again]

On Sky Sports

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Time for The Fonz to prove to GH that he's worthy. It'd be nice to see him play as a centre-forward. Can't remember the last time we played him in that position, he's usually been dumped out wide.

[Goldie.7]

"Villa have scored only two second half goals this season, fewer than any other side in the premiership"

Flashes back to the days when we won 7 or 8 away games consecutively, now we'd be lucky to win 2 in a row let alone away (looking at fixture list)

We used play like we could score from any attack, looked dangerous going forward admittedly that was a while ago now but that's what we need to recapture!

Also i don't buy GH comments about The Fonz saying he needs to be patient and bulk up if the ability's there it should shine through, £7m Hernández is smaller and seems to find the back of the net with ease when he gets his chance, Plus we have no other option but to play Delf so all that waiting and be patient talk is a load of bull.....

He has his chance now, hopefully he'll make an impact him and Albrighton to steal the show tomorrow fingers crossed.........

[JD]

Down to our bare bones, only one 19 year old striker. You know what, we are going to win 2-1  . Go the Fonz. 

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Backs to the wall on this one. But this unites teams Fulham 0 villa 1 The Fonz ......   

[Matt Collins]

I think GED specifically said it wasn't about fonz bulking up, it was about his willingness to be physical and hold off defenders. Clearly the better your touch, the less physical you need to be. I do think we're asking a lot for a 19 yr old to play the lone striker role. I'd expect to see ash making runs down the channels as the out ball.

[lovejoy]

Just leaving...c'mon VILLLLAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Meanwood Villa]

I think we'll lose. I'm almost certain we won't score. Ever again.

[Irish villain]

I can't predict this one for some reason. We really need a win but it's just hard to see it given injuries, form etc...

I'd take a 0-0.

[UK Redsox]

Greetings from Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherds Bush, my traditional pre-Fulham haunt.

Free internet, you can't beat it !!

As for the game, considering the turmoil (that word's chosen as a tribute to Danny Baker" we have up front, we should struggle. However, I'm actually and surprsingly for me, optimistic for once

[PaulWinch again]

I think this is going to be very very tough, but we really need to win or we will start having to look over our shoulder.

[xbiggy]

Well ive got my luncky pants on and evrything crossed that can be............We really need 3 points today with some good performances to give us all a lift

2-1 Villa