Aston Villa v Manchester City Pre-Match Thread

[gervilla]

Despite all this new found optimisim, I still don't fancy our chances in this one.
Would happily take a draw and hope for 3 points v Wigan.

[hawkeye]

friedel
walker dunne colins clarke
albrighton NRC Petrov Young
Gabby Bent

or Bannan for gabby

[villan1975]

Fancy bent to score in this one,perhaps even first but us still to lose as the way this season turning out i am starting to fancy them to win the title which makes me very sad.For us though I see europe as a real target for which I thank you Randy.

[PeterWithe]

Is Makoun  even training with us yet? Couldn't spot him or Ireland's bald bonce on the avtv clip of Dazza's debut training session.

I don't think that he can even train with Villa until the work permit is thro'.

Its not just playing that counts as work, training does as well

But wasn't Cummings training with us without a work permit?

Cummings was on trial and had no contract with us. So was not officially "working" ......

Couldn't we pay Makoun cash in hand till his papers come through?

I dont fancy us in this one, a tight 1-2 reverse with us going shooting up the table from the WIgan game onward.

[ozzjim]

Makoun is ok to play, came through yesterday but won't be risked with no training or anything for 10 days - shoudl play at wigan.

[Deano58]

I reckon you'll do us in this one. Our defence has been shocking in the last few games and we've got away with it due to a mixture of good fortune and an excellent attack. We tend to be the patron Saint of clubs in trouble and even Wolves beat us at their place this season. Add that to the feelgood factor and I sense we're in the shit here.

Must say I've been enjoying the furore over the sgning of Bent with all the accusations that you "didn't do it in the right way!" and "he's only moving for the money". It's a refrain we're very familiar with and I'm waiting for the "Villa are ruining football" and "Villa lack class" claims that we hear all the time.  Anyway, all good knockabout stuff. Good luck, may the best team win.

[DrGonzo]

We might well see something of Makoun in the 2nd half, I'd like to get something out of him, just to know what the lad is capable of contributing to the side.

2-2

Tevez, Tevez
Bent, Young

[joecrow]

cant wait for tonight, its like getting back together with your missus, full of optimism, nagging feeling of disappointment just around the corner. come on the villa!

[jeowje]

We might well see something of Makoun in the 2nd half, I'd like to get something out of him, just to know what the lad is capable of contributing to the side.

 

 I think law of averages dictates that we are due a league win. Bent's debut, can see everyone being up for it, i'm genuinely optimistic.

Even if we lose, i feel certain that there will be positives to take, really cant imagine DB not making an impression.

2-1 Villa, DB to score at least one of them. I was there on SVCs debut, but this time is  different. There we were probably complacent, now we are hungry and have a point to prove!

[jeowje]

not sure what happened with the unnecessary quoting there, probably should post more on the new  forum, get some practice...

[russon]

Aston villa - 2 - Bent, Barrys Arse

Man City - 1 - Tevez's teeth

like it!

reckon we'll lose 0-2. Bent will huff, puff and get booked. Milner will score as a late sub to add to a Tevez goal where he strings Dunne up like a kipper. Houllier booed off and Friedel marooned in car park because he's no money to fill the tank. Only cheer comes when Barry snaps the bench with his fat arse. But I hope I'm wrong. Up the Villa

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Cant see him dropping Collins after his heroics at The Sty

Carlos usually has Tevez in his pocket, do I'd certainly have him in. Also Downing to the bench as Albrighton is far better in his defensive duties, Stewart's too much of a passenger to support Walker. Clark will need the help of Ash too.

Friedl

Walker Carlos  Dunne Clark

Albrighton Stan NRC Ash

Gabby Bent

I'll take a draw now.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I'd play Bannan over Petrov. I fail to see what Petrov can do that Bannan can't, and more (especially being able to run).

Give Bannan the responsibility.

If not today, then certainly against Wigan and other crap teams.

[avfcpg]

3-2 Villa with Downing to score first.....and I will be £2k better off...

[MonsXI]

Friedel
Walker Collins Dunne Clark
Petrov NRC
Gabby Young Downing
Bent