Aston Villa v QPR Pre-Match Thread

[damon loves JT]

Am desperate for Lawrenson to call it for Redknapp.

[Legion]

He probably will.

[damon loves JT]

The way they were queueing up to nosh O'Neill off on MOTD was nauseating.

[rutski]

The way they were queueing up to nosh O'Neill off on MOTD was nauseating.

dont  forget the press were exactly the same with their fawning and preening over melted wellie face before their home game v us!

[Dave]

"It's not the manager's fault, the defence needs sorting out"

Because that's nothing to do with the manager.

[damon loves JT]

Did you also notice the way Hansen was patronising the presenter. He really thinks he is some kind of broadcasting superstar.

[Fin Feds Dad]

2 -1 to the Villa.

Gabby & Benteke .

[walsall villain]

Am desperate for Lawrenson to call it for Redknapp.

Sure too, according to his predictions QPR would be in 6th place on 50 points and us on 20 points.

[Matt Collins]

I should be feeling positive, but I'm worried about this one. QPR are coming into form. And even though from the highlights on AVTV we played pretty well going fwds v Reading, our defending was again absolutely appalling. Reading could easily have had 3-4 goals, and most of their chances were from really poor mistakes by Lowton, Baker, Vlaar, Bannan and Sylla. QPR are decent at the back, and they've got dangerous players in attack. I can see this being a really depressing game, just when we've found a chink of light.

Sylla, for all the plaudits after the match, didn't do anything positive of note in the highlights, though he's presumably not going to be that sort of player.

On the plus side, our forward players do look a threat. The big question for me is whether to play N'Zogbia or a third midfielder.

[damon loves JT]

I guarantee that if QPR do go down everyone will say it was mark Hughes' fault.

[damon loves JT]

Am desperate for Lawrenson to call it for Redknapp.

Sure too, according to his predictions QPR would be in 6th place on 50 points and us on 20 points.

And Liverpool would be champions every year.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Toughest game left at Villa Park this season.

I would take a draw knowing the other games we have left this season.

However, as per usual, I can see us letting in one, of not two. The best we can do is to play to win, even if we take the lead. We can't "shut up shop" so there's no point trying.

[walsall villain]

Did you also notice the way Hansen was patronising the presenter. He really thinks he is some kind of broadcasting superstar.

It needs a shake up. Rarely watch it for obvious reasons just lately, but when I do I hover over the mute button. Why do we have to suffer their opinions? O'neil and 'Arry never criticised because its all too matey

[damon loves JT]

It is too matey and if the BBC had a pair of balls between them they would change the lineup on a regular basis.

It would save a lot of money too. Nobody tunes in to see Hansen.

[walsall villain]

Toughest game left at Villa Park this season.

I would take a draw knowing the other games we have left this season.

However, as per usual, I can see us letting in one, of not two. The best we can do is to play to win, even if we take the lead. We can't "shut up shop" so there's no point trying.

We rarely look convincing at home. Last 15 against Southampton and second half against Newcastle we just went for it. I would like us to do the same second half this weekend, steady start then go for it. So yes, let's forget trying to sit deep and hold on, lets win it in style