Southampton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Ron Manager]

We need to separate ourselves from the pack below a little and close the gap above. That's why Saturday was so disappointing because a win against Sunderland we'd all be really happy with a point at Southampton tonight. Still a draw would be a good result, but as importantly a goal or two for the big man to get him going again. Even a penalty just so knows what it feels like. I'll be happy with a draw but I have a sneaky feeling that we might pinch this one. 2-1 to us.

I heartedly endorse TV's sentiments. Ive moved the goal posts from a draw to an undeserved (but welcome) win!

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Paul Lambert plays the Belguim national anthem in the changing room and stares at Benteke. In a deep voice say "Christian, imagine you are in the World cup final and Lukaku is injured, this is your moment" 1-2 Benteke is back .........   

[Clampy]

Not there tonight and it feels a bit strange not doing an away game. I shall find a pub no doubt with a dodgy picture and much needed lager.

[JUAN PABLO]

I feel more relaxed about this one

I expect us to beat a Sunderland team at home , so get so frustrated , so an away game against Soton , any point is just a bonus .

Nice and relaxed and not going to let my blood boil .

[JUAN PABLO]

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until the match thread starts .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mazrim]

Don't have the best feeling about tonight. We're certainly capable of a result but it will be tough.

Come on Villa.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Tonev to win it for us! (if I keep saying it then one day it will happen) 

[CJ]

Don't know why but I've hardly thought about this game at all. I think i was really deflated after the Sunderland game after last Monday's high drama, and now I just feel a bit.........meh. Probably go mental (again) on the match thread