Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers Match Thread

[Rigadon]

You're probably right, John e.  But he might have a good game against a lower league side which could tempt another  club to gamble?  Hope he has a great game tonight anyway, but I'm not holding my breath or anything silly!

[Chipsticks]

VILLA: Guzan, Lichaj, Lowton, Baker, Stevens, Bannan, Ireland, Herd, Delph, Weimann, Bent [c]. Subs: Given, N’Zogbia, Holman, Delfouneso, Johnson, Burke, Williams.

No width at all in that side. I fear a long night.

I think the idea is that the midfield four will be a tight diamond, with Lichaj and Stevens overlapping and creating the width.

[The Laughing Policeman]

Playing for them, Bell-Baggie. That must be a made up name.

[RussellC]

Errr, N'zogbia's on the bench isn't he...?

[john e]

You're probably right, John e.  But he might have a good game against a lower league side which could tempt another  club to gamble?  Hope he has a great game tonight anyway, but I'm not holding my breath or anything silly!

fingers crossed then mate

[RN_VILLA]

Any websites streaming tonights game?

UTV

[not3bad]

You're probably right, John e.  But he might have a good game against a lower league side which could tempt another  club to gamble?  Hope he has a great game tonight anyway, but I'm not holding my breath or anything silly!

fingers crossed then mate

N'Zogbia might not play at all considering he's on the bench.

[Toronto Villa]

VILLA: Guzan, Lichaj, Lowton, Baker, Stevens, Bannan, Ireland, Herd, Delph, Weimann, Bent [c]. Subs: Given, N’Zogbia, Holman, Delfouneso, Johnson, Burke, Williams.

No width at all in that side. I fear a long night.

are we playing Man City tonight?

[john e]

You're probably right, John e.  But he might have a good game against a lower league side which could tempt another  club to gamble?  Hope he has a great game tonight anyway, but I'm not holding my breath or anything silly!

fingers crossed then mate

N'Zogbia might not play at all considering he's on the bench.

doh

[Karl Bridges]

VILLA: Guzan, Lichaj, Lowton, Baker, Stevens, Bannan, Ireland, Herd, Delph, Weimann, Bent [c]. Subs: Given, N’Zogbia, Holman, Delfouneso, Johnson, Burke, Williams.

No width at all in that side. I fear a long night.

Lichaj & Stephens will be the width.

[PaulWinch again]

Please win well Villa.

[timeoutbigbar]

VILLA: Guzan, Lichaj, Lowton, Baker, Stevens, Bannan, Ireland, Herd, Delph, Weimann, Bent [c]. Subs: Given, N’Zogbia, Holman, Delfouneso, Johnson, Burke, Williams.

No width at all in that side. I fear a long night.

Lichaj & Stephens will be the width.

Indeed.  Looks more of a 4-2-2-2 with the full backs bombing forward, Bannan and Ireland adding the creativity for the front two (or at least that being the plan).

[Risso]

he must love N'Zog,  is he the only player to have started every game ?

He's on the bench though?

[olaftab]

he must love N'Zog,  is he the only player to have started every game ?

Shop window?

There was no need to cup tie him.

[olaftab]

Teams just been announced here. First thought was mostly reserves  but it's close to team that played on Saturday. Just shows our problem.