Newton Heath LYR FC v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Phil from the upper holte]

Expect to see Heskey and probably more defenders in Midfield, Blues lost 5-0 in the same match last year, Im expecting something similar this time around

[Ron Manager]

After last night I expect Sir Fergie will have had a few gentle words with his players and those same players will be upping their game somewhat for our visit. Unless we recall Peter McParland I cant see us scoring.

Its back to the walls gentleman with useless Agbonlahor  er....holding the ball up.

3-0 United.

[pauliewalnuts]

We're almost certainly going to get nothing from this game. If we stick Heskey in midfield and go ultra defensive, we'll get hammered.

We might as well give it a go. If we still get hammered, then so be it, but at least we'll have tried.

So I fully expect AM to go defensive and aim at keeping the score down.

[Villafirst]

We're almost certainly going to get nothing from this game. If we stick Heskey in midfield and go ultra defensive, we'll get hammered.

We might as well give it a go. If we still get hammered, then so be it, but at least we'll have tried.

So I fully expect AM to go defensive and aim at keeping the score down.

Exactly - McLeish will be happy with a 2-0 and see it as a result, like Spurs away, Man City home - his thinking is shocking - we've lost before we start against these teams!

[Nastylee]

He will keep the score down because our GD is worth a point at this stage and he knows how important that could be. Yes it's negative but he's not going to change with 6 games to go.

The home games against Sunderland and Bolton will dictate our fate. At least two points from those and it should be ok, obviously a win from somewhere would be fantastic.

[sg]

We'll score 0, have only 1 shot on target in 90mins, concede 3 or 4 goals (1 of which will be another set piece) and McLeish will say we did well.

[philthebar]

3 - 0 home win.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

If we lose 1-0, Mc10thcircleofhell would be happy.

Draw and I think his balls would explode.

[Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle]

A Villa win and Sunnyhillboy to win the National pays 226/1.

For the more cautious amongst you, a draw and Sunnyhillboy to win the National pays 112/1.

Tight lines.

[OasisVillain]

Much as i'd love to see us win up there or even scrape a draw I fear at least a 3-0 drubbing especially after Man Ure got beat by Wigan last night

[David_Nab]

I'd be inclined to pack the midfeld ..Scholes is bound to be back and as good as he still is if we get stuck in he can't dictate play.

They were unable to play through Wigan's 5 man midfield last night we should take note of that.

[Boz]

After last night's results, we should be looking over our shoulders, the gap could continue to close.

Can you see AM getting Villa to perform like Wigan did last night? 

I suspect we'll pay a high price, as SAF will have given them the hair dryer treatment and we can't beat them under normal circumstances.

[Villanation]

A Villa win and Sunnyhillboy to win the National pays 226/1.

For the more cautious amongst you, a draw and Sunnyhillboy to win the National pays 112/1.

Tight lines.

SunnyHill Boy, is this a decent tip or just a hunch. 

[Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle]

A Villa win and Sunnyhillboy to win the National pays 226/1.

For the more cautious amongst you, a draw and Sunnyhillboy to win the National pays 112/1.

Tight lines.

SunnyHill Boy, is this a decent tip or just a hunch. 

It's just the way I iron my shirts.

[Dr Butler]

they get beat by Wigan and out of all the teams you would want to play at home to eradicate that score...drubbing I'm afraid..4 - nil

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