Aston Villa v Rotherham United Pre-Match Thread

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Steer
Bacuna, Okore, Clark, Bennett
Sylla, Herd, Gardner
Tonev, Helenius, Weimann

That's a good shout, though if Baker is fit, I'd be tempted to play him at centre-back and move Clark into the midfield holding position at the expense of Herd.

Think Clark is a lot like Barry, he/we need to find his best position.

[MarkM]

Only £12 in the Holte.

However cheap it is there will always be someone who won't go because it's too expensive.

And if the ground is not full it destroys the arguement that reducing prices equals larger attendances.

[VillaAlways]

Full strength team please. We don't want to be preparing the guest room for Mr Cock-up do we ? Have just found out the game is on in town in Turkey where Im holidaying Happy days!

[Surrey Villain]

Is Albrighton fit yet?

Good shout.  I'd love to see him again and he can provide good crosses for Helenius.  He was on the bench for the Malaga game so there is a chance although Lambert might put him on the left with Tonev on the right. The only thing I think we can take for certain is that Helenius will start. If so he will need wide players.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Is Albrighton fit yet?

Let's hope not.

[dave.woodhall]

Is Albrighton fit yet?

Let's hope not.

Why don't you want a Villa player fit?

[LeeS]

Only £12 in the Holte.

However cheap it is there will always be someone who won't go because it's too expensive.

And if the ground is not full it destroys the arguement that reducing prices equals larger attendances.

No it doesnt. If we get 20,000 then it could possibly have been 10,000 if we'd charged full price.

[Richard E]

Still haven't had my sodding ticket despite the Ticket Office assuring me on Saturday that I was definitely down as being in the Cup Scheme.

[UK Redsox]

Still haven't had my sodding ticket despite the Ticket Office assuring me on Saturday that I was definitely down as being in the Cup Scheme.

Have you checked your Credit Card to see if the TO has taken payment ?

[Richard E]

They haven't, but I told them that on Saturday and they were adamant it was in hand. Will see if anything has arrived in the post today.

[PeterWithesShin]

Tickets for Villa v Rotherham are no longer on sale via the telephone due to high demand.

They are available online for a limited period only.

Any supporters hoping to attend are advised to purchase their tickets in person at Villa Village as early as possible.

Tickets are available to purchase in person now from Villa Village.

Tickets are available to collect from Villa Village Ticket Office from now until 5.30pm.

They are then available to collect from 5.45pm at the Trinity Road Ticket Kiosk.

Supporters are urged to collect any pre-purchased tickets as early as possible to avoid large queues and the possibility of missing kick-off.

This is an all-ticket affair - season cards will not be activated.

All supporters must be in possession of a ticket.

It is expected to be extremely busy around Villa Park tonight so get down here early to secure your tickets for tonight's big match.

Tickets are priced at North Stand and Family Stand: £10 [adults] and £5 [U16s], Holte End: £12 [adults] and £5 [U16s], Trinity Road and Doug Ellis: £15 [adults] and £5 [U16s].

They are available on general sale.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Is Albrighton fit yet?

Let's hope not.

Why don't you want a Villa player fit?

Because I don't want him to be able to play tonight, what other reason could there be?

In my opinion he is clearly not good enough. Obviously I'd prefer him just not to be picked, but I'm not 100% confident that'll happen. The sooner Albrighton leaves for a club that he could do well at, someone like Walsall, the better for him and us.

[PeterWithesShin]

According to Rotherham, they've sold over 3,000 tickets for tonight.

[sirlordbaltimore]

I'll be delighted if Albrighton starts. The lad has a lot to offer, the sooner he can have a sustained injury free period the better. Just look at Delph

[dave.woodhall]

Is Albrighton fit yet?

Let's hope not.

Why don't you want a Villa player fit?

Because I don't want him to be able to play tonight, what other reason could there be?

In my opinion he is clearly not good enough. Obviously I'd prefer him just not to be picked, but I'm not 100% confident that'll happen. The sooner Albrighton leaves for a club that he could do well at, someone like Walsall, the better for him and us.

You don't like him so you want him injured. Charming.