Aston Villa v Sunderland Pre-Match Thread

[Smirker]

3-0 Villa. Convincing performance to take us to 10th in the table.

[JJ-AV]

Got to work so missing today.

As usual, if Benteke is feeling fitter and on song then we'll win. If not then it'll be a tight game that could go either way.

[brontebilly]

We are odds against with a couple of firms tomorrow.

I don't know whether to be happy that that's good betting value, or depressed that we are odds against versus a relegation fodder side at home.

dont think its much value to be honest as none of our forwards are in form.

[garyshawsknee]

Hopefully more of the same from the second half of Monday's game,with the 3 subs starting. Be tempted to bring in Lowton for Sylla. If we could get an early goal to settle us down we should be able to take this lot. UTV.

[danlanza]

Luna is back in the squad for today.

[saunders_heroes]

It would be nice to see Benteke back on the score sheet today. 2-0 Villa.

[Clark W Griswold]

Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Luna, Westwood, Sylla, Delph, Bacuna, Benteke, Agbonlahor.

Hopefully.

If we need to change it to the way we played against Cardiff (which worked at Home) take Sylla off and bring on Kozac.

[Clampy]

Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Luna, Westwood, Sylla, Delph, Bacuna, Benteke, Agbonlahor.

I'd be happy with that although at the same time i'd like to see him persevere with Kozak.

[Matt Collins]

Baker ahead of Clark, sylla ahead of Weimann, kea, or anyone after his performance on Monday?

Not for me

[cheltenhamlion]

What a cracking winter day this is. Chilly but with glorious sunshine and not a hint of wind. Perfect football weather.

Early goal is the key for us. Get one and I can see us running out comfortable winners.

[Lastfootstamper]

Gotta miss this one as it's fallen on my boy's second birthday, and I'm not allowed out of the house. So I would normally wish upon you all a miserable 1-niller. However, since my replacement shall be my three-and-a-half years old nephew attending his first game, I hope our season-long run of bettered results keeps going.
Nailed-on 6-0, seeing how we can keep a clean sheet these days.

[amfy]

Gotta miss this one as it's fallen on my boy's second birthday, and I'm not allowed out of the house. So I would normally wish upon you all a miserable 1-niller. However, since my replacement shall be my three-and-a-half years old nephew attending his first game, I hope our season-long run of bettered results keeps going.
Nailed-on 6-0, seeing how we can keep a clean sheet these days.

Here's hoping you are the new Legion!

[Legion]

Especially as I'll be there now!

[atomicjam]

2-1 Villa win, I will be attending with a nasty cold and silly Movember tash!

[Legion]

Gotta miss this one as it's fallen on my boy's second birthday, and I'm not allowed out of the house. So I would normally wish upon you all a miserable 1-niller. However, since my replacement shall be my three-and-a-half years old nephew attending his first game, I hope our season-long run of bettered results keeps going.
Nailed-on 6-0, seeing how we can keep a clean sheet these days.

Here's hoping you are the new Legion!

Actually, I wouldn't wish that misfortune on anyone.