Chavski date announced

[Jimbo]

I'd be surprised to get any points from these first three games, given the likely fitness levels of our squad and the ongoing feebleness of our defence. However, a surprise result at Arsenal would boost our confidence going into the next two games. Conversely, our confidence could take a right old battering, which was part of our problem towards the middle of last season. A crucial week.

[AVH87]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

Let's go all out to get a point from Arsenal and beat the Scousers.

[Meanwood Villa]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

Let's go all out to get a point from Arsenal and beat the Scousers.

Bollocks to that. We've got a 0-8 to get revenge for. We may well be bottom with no points after the first week but at least we've got 2 of the hardest away games out of the way.

[robbo1874]

3 Fixtures in a week and then no fixtures for 3 weeks. Ain't mod£rn football grand.

I blame Paul Faulkner ; )

[Ads]

Rest first teamers for the second game of the season? Turn it in soft lad.

[Mister E]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

That'll be a big confidence booster after last season's debacle.

[Pete3206]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

I wouldn't

[Jon Crofts]

I hope John Terry's got his armour plated shin pads on, Benteke has unfinished business with the gobshite.

[rob_bridge]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

I wouldn't

Nor I - I can't stand the horrible bollocksters. No class.

As for Terry there are few more rancid cretins than he in the whole of English footballing history.

[andyaston]

I thought this midweek date had been rejected due to Villa playing 3 games in 7 days. Now it's back on! I really fancied us to beat Liverpool but this game may hamper us.

[saunders_heroes]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

Let's go all out to get a point from Arsenal and beat the Scousers.

And risk another 8-0 style humiliation? No chance. I'm sure we've a little bit of pride left at the club.

[rob_bridge]

3 Fixtures in a week and then no fixtures for 3 weeks. Ain't mod£rn football grand.

I blame Paul Faulkner ; )

I am not his biggest fan but I'm not sure even his harshest critic would pin that at his door. If Herbert was still in charge they would mind.

[richard moore]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

Let's go all out to get a point from Arsenal and beat the Scousers.

You what? Rest players against 'Millwall with money'? My grandfather and other assorted deceased lifetime Villa fans I grew up with as aboy would turn in their graves at such a pathetic suggestion

[saunders_heroes]

I'd genuinely rest a few key first teamers against the Chavs.

Let's go all out to get a point from Arsenal and beat the Scousers.

You what? Rest players against 'Millwall with money'? My grandfather and other assorted deceased lifetime Villa fans I grew up with as aboy would turn in their graves at such a pathetic suggestion

Hear hear!

[peter w]

We'll smash Arsenal, lose at Chelsea and draw 1-1 with Liverpool. Or lose 2-1.