Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa MATCH POSTPONED

[Matt Collins]

I agree with the consensus. NRC plus Hogg in the middle, or maybe Clark. Only other question is whether Lichaj keeps his place. I think LY has been dodgy of late, but haven't see much of Lichaj so won't comment.

I have a feeling we'll win. But our away form is so shockingly bad I don't think we can be at all confident.

[Holtenderinthesky]

We have to beat this lot.  Despite our shockingly poor record against them at home (never beaten them at VP in the league have we?) we tend to do OK at their place.  I would expect us to be too strong for them this time as they are certainties for the drop.  I'll go for 2-0 to us with Downing getting them both.

Hope to see the following:

Friedel

Warnock
Cuellar
Collins
Young (Lichaj is not ready yet imo)

Downing
Clark
Reo-Coker
Albrighton

Ash
Gabby

They have a big pitch and having Gabby to exploit the space will be a better option than Heskey.  Plus Gabby needs games to get his form going ahead of a very tough run of fixtures.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

No way he will not play Heskey .........

[littlevillain]

could go into the top 10 if win this one and others lose. fancy the villa 1-3 heskey hatrick

[cdbearsfan]

A central-midfield of Hogg and Reo-Coker wouldn't be too creative. Maybe go Reo-Coker and Bannan and take Bannan or a winger off with twenty minutes to go if we're winning.

A big 'if', admittedly.

[*shellac*]

Them 1 - 2 Us

Them: Chief "we just don't know what the silly fat bloke is complaining about" Wiggum

Us:  Cuellar & Young

[l_mckay]

scrappy 1-0 win for us.Heskey to score again!!!

[Chris Smith]

A central-midfield of Hogg and Reo-Coker wouldn't be too creative. Maybe go Reo-Coker and Bannan and take Bannan or a winger off with twenty minutes to go if we're winning.

A big 'if', admittedly.

The creativity will come from Downing, Young and Albrighton. I just think we need a bit of solidity at the moment and some protection for the back 4.

[Merv]

I'd start with Clark and Reo-Coker in the centre of midfield, give Hogg and Bannan a rest. They've played a lot of games recently and Bannan's starting to dip a bit. Albrighton right, Downing left, Ashley buzzing around behind Heskey.

Only issue is with the back four and whether Luke starts over Lichaj if he's fit again. There's a case for both players and I'd be happy with either, to be honest.

Bench of: Guzan, Dunne, Lichaj/Young, Hogg, Bannan, Gabby, Delfouneso

[Jimbo]

Have to win, don't think we will. A draw, perhaps, if we're lucky. 1-1, Carlos for us.

[Newquay_AVFC]

3-0 Villa win, Heskey all three.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Confidence must now be creeping back into the team now Gabby Heskey and a few others are in contention for places. Wigan 1 Villa 2 Collins Albrighton ........

[pedro25]

My front 6

Albrighton Reo Coker Downing Young
                Agbonlahor Heskey

I know Downing is a bit powderpuff, but Bannan's not the biggest bloke and Reo Coker should give more protection than Hogg or Clark with his energy.  I actually think that middle 2 is stronger than Clark/Hogg and Bannan and Ireland and Petrov which are partnerships we have used so far and got some decent results with.

[pedro25]

I would also add that on the 2 previous occassions we have moved a wideman inside it worked very well with Barry and Milner.  Also on both occassions that was alongside Petrov who is arguably more attack minded than NRC and certainly not as quick as covering the ground back.

[TimTheVillain]

Looks like Gabby might be back.

We really need him, so fingers x'd.

2-1 Villa ( we always concede)