Aston Villa v Reading Pre-Match Thread

[PaulTheVillan]

If Vlaar is fit.

Guzan]
Lowton Vlaar Clark Stevens
KEA
Bannan Westwood
Holman.................Weimann
Benteke

Gabby needs dropping. Doesn't offer a goal threat IMO.

[Jimbo]

We're going to have to start winning games at some point and this is the best opportunity to start doing it. In recent history, we haven't been very good at grabbing opportunities, so I'm going for a draw. I hope I'm wrong.

[N'ZMAV]

Gabby goes for games without looking like scoring, Weimmann looks like he will score every game.
As we're at home, and need a win, I'd go with this team 4-4-2.

Guzan

Lowton
Vlaar
Clark
Lichaj

Holman
Ireland
Westwood
Bannan

Weimman
Benteke

[Jarpie]

The difference seems to be that the players are much more cofident and in good spirits than last season when they seemingly didn't even try.

After getting shafted against Man City the players didn't collapse - they again played well against Arsenal and that shows for me that players have belief in themselves and should have what it takes to win the game against Reading, QPR and Stoke.

[VillaAlways]

The difference seems to be that the players are much more cofident and in good spirits than last season when they seemingly didn't even try.

After getting shafted against Man City the players didn't collapse - they again played well against Arsenal and that shows for me that players have belief in themselves and should have what it takes to win the game against Reading, QPR and Stoke.

What worries me is they don't seem to be able to consolidate on a good performance. It seems to be one step forwards and two steps backwards,it's like it takes a thrashing to bring out a good performance. I really hope we can push on on Tuesday

[andyh]

We all know its a massive,massive game, one we MUST win.
Even more so because Reading have a game in hand over us.

I think we will be too strong for them (bloody hell, what am I saying, its Reading for fucks sake!!)

3-1 Villa.

[pedro25]

If Vlaar is out we need extra height at the back, so I'd go Lichaj Lowton Clark Baker across the back, and Holman for KEA, to play at the point of the midfield diamond with Bannan back alongside Westwood, otherwise same as v Arsenal.  One nil Villa, Bent from the bench.

[not3bad]

Should be some rotation for this one.

[N'ZMAV]

Lets give Baker a run out.

[Chipsticks]

Even if vlaar is fit I think we might rest him as he won't be fully fit. It might be an idea to give maybe Albrighton, Baker, Delph etc. a game to keep us fresh and prevent further injuries. Whether we can afford to do so is another matter however.

[JUAN PABLO]

Losing just doesn't bear thinking about.  We'd be two points behind them and they'd still have a game in hand.

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agree      we have to beat the teams around us at home, If we dont get 3 points I will be seriously worried .

I expect 3 points.

[olaftab]

We all know its a massive,massive game, one we MUST win.
Even more so because Reading have a game in hand over us.

I think we will be too strong for them (bloody hell, what am I saying, its Reading for fucks sake!!)

3-1 Villa.

Agree with all you have said except massive massive game bit. It's not that. Not now as it's only November. In April   with same League positions it could  be a massive massive game.
Our players need to take the field in a relexed state not under pressure.

[supertom]

4-3-3

Guzan

Lowton
Baker/Vlaar
Clark
Stevens

Holman
Westwood
Bannan

Weimann
Benteke
Gabby

I think with how hard Gab and Andy work, they're ideal foil for Benteke, or Bent if he gets back in, as they're both a little lazy at times.
Thought Bannan played very well and Holman too looks good in the centre. His energy is brilliant. Westy keeps things ticking over nicely. I think KEA has looked poor in the last couple of months. He was woeful against Arsenal. Very sloppy. Needs to raise his game.

3-0 Villa. It's a game we need to stamp our authority on and must win. I think we're due to tonk someone. There's a few awe inspiring games up Bentekes sleeve this season. Fancy him to turn it on tomorrow after a somewhat frustrating couple of games.

Benteke 2
Weimann.

[Oscar Arce]

We simply must win.
Vlaar will be out so I agree with others in that I feel Baker would be a good bet in the middle, especially to deal with that twat Roberts.
I think Lowton may be able to do a job there but he's better at right back.
I also think Bent will be re-introduced, probably from the bench.

Guzan
Lowton Baker Clark Stevens
Westwood Bannan
Weimann Ireland Gabby
Benteke
Subs
Given
Lichaj
Delph
Bent
Holman
Albrighton
El Hamadi

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I think both Bent and Ireland will come in, possibly Holman too.