West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[The Situation]

I can't remember any derby games being played at 5:30...

there are no games on TV tomorrow except ours, hence why its strange its not played at 1:00

[ciggiesnbeer]

Wait we are on UK TV again? We know how that goes.

[PeterWithesShin]

Surprised the Leicester game went ahead, only than 8.5K were there. Well under half their average for the season.

[Dave Clark Five]

Surprised the Leicester game went ahead, less than 8.5K were there. Well under half their average for the season.

When somebody gets killed, as a result of playing games in dangerous conditions, we will be back to 'lessons learnt' again. Greed will always prevail over safety, with those who gain the benefit from the greed being at the forefront of the self-righteous do-gooders after the event.

[brontebilly]

If the game goes ahead, team I would play

Guzan
Lichaj, Vlaar, Clark, Baker
Bannan, Westwood, Delph, Gabby
Wiemann, Bent

Benteke I think needs a breather, would be good to come on. Think Lowton certainly needs a break but not expecting Lambert to drop either of Benteke and Lowton.

[Nev]

Surprised the Leicester game went ahead, only than 8.5K were there. Well under half their average for the season.

The snow hit mid afternoon and it was taking people over three hours to travel a couple of miles. Many just gave up, so that probably explains the attendance.

It must snow in Bordesley Green every Saturday.

[danlanza]

Is the game still likely to go ahead? What is the weather situation ?

[Lambert and Payne]

According to people in the area, the gritters have been out and so far its game on

[Dave Cooper please]

Drove past on my way to work earlier.
Roads are fine, Metro is running, trains are running. Unless there's a blizzard I reckon it'll be on.

[Mike Jeffries]

Oh balls.  So yet again a fun day in the pub will be ruined by having to go too the game!

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Unlikely, but hoped it would be called off.

Much easier to change your fortunes against a Div 2 team than WBA (he says!!!).

[Marlon From Bearwood]

anyone know what time the inspection is? I need to plan my day, am I heading to a Jewellery Quarter pub en route to West Brom or am I building a snowman with the kids?!

[VillaAlways]

Well the Blues game is on so I think we can assume it wil go ahead

[villajk]

The game, at present, is expected to be on.  (Football police on twitter)

[Lambert and Payne]

Extremely buzzing for this now. Time to put these small time twats back in their box. Relegation next year for them