Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur Match Thread

[kieron]

Houllier continues to dismay. Modric, Palacios and Van Der Vart against Delph and Hogg. Is he insane?

Yes. Yes he is.

Delph is more attack minded. I don't ever see Delph being a water carrier in any way shape or form. He can't tackle for starters.

And bearing in mind Fabian likes to collect a card or three of varying colours, quite frequently.

[andym]

dont get what the issue is with the midfield.  NRCs whole game is built around him running around closing down opposition players- he uses his speed, strength and fitness to win the ball. take that away and he is pretty useless- he cant run with the ball, he cant pass very well, he cant create and he cant shoot.

given NRC is not going to be match fit id rather have hogg in DM, and hogg is better on the ball as well.  and although Delph probably wont be that match fit either, at least he can control the ball and do something with it.

its an attacking line up and fair play. we are at home we have to go for it- spurs defence isnt that great and if we sit back they will just run rings around us

[Holtenderinthesky]

Got a feeling Spurs may score more than the Aussies did this morning with that midfield 'match up'.  A hammering is on the cards here and no mistake.  What is Houllier doing?

[TheSandman]

It's a shame. I really don't think that is the right team and a team that will be capable of beating Sperms. On that we will see I suppose.

A win would really hit the spot as we would pull well out of trouble. Up to ninth and maybe collecting another three points against Sunderland will provide us with a healthy cushion before some tough fixtures.

[brontebilly]

Houllier continues to dismay. Modric, Palacios and Van Der Vart against Delph and Hogg. Is he insane?

Palacios is a water carrier but Delph and Hogg wont be able to hold Modric and Van der Vaart in particular. NRC would be perfect for today and its insane that he hasnt been selected. There was an argument for bringing Petrov in too with Heskey up top by himself.

Lennon v Warnock, Bale v Lichaj and with an extra body in midfield to ensure the 1v1s!!!. Thankfully they have gone with Defoe up top instead of the Russian. Defoe needs to play off a big man but will probably lash in a hat trick to prove me wrong.

Downing might have some joy against Hutton who isnt a great defender apart from that I dont hold much hope for today

[kielon]

Here's a link for the game http://sportstream24.com/england_football/watch_online_1

[achilles]

This is definitely not the team I would have put out against Spurs!
Plenty of goals in this game, great for television and for the neutral!

[Mac]

Big Risk the midfield too be honest. Guess Ged is going for the kids will have no fear.

[PaulWinch again]

fuck that was close

[TaxDodger]

Good start..

[Mac]

So close.

[PaulWinch again]

unintentional but nasty from Albrighton on Palacios.

[Fergal]

Oi up chaps, hows it going?

[PaulWinch again]

great save Brad, they carved us open.

[TheSandman]

GT speaking good sense on Radio Five Live. Says we've suffered for the manager leaving and the new man coming in and needing to make his changes has obviously lead to our problems and we need time. Also mentioned the problems with O'Neill's transfer policy.

Good save from Brad.