Aston Villa v Newton Heath LYR Pre-Match Thread

[supertom]

If Hernandez plays he could have a field day against our defence. We look suspect to pace and movement. I think he'll punish us where the likes of Fulham and Southampton couldn't quite capitalize on their possession and chances.

I'd love us to beat them, but as bad as they've been this season, they've got enough quality to turn things around at some point. Without Delph we've essentially got the shittest midfield in the top flight, so I can't see us beating a side like Utd. Even a well under par Utd.

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[eastie]

Patchy grey start in the Mids with the weak winters sun occasionally punctuating through the smokey grey cloud. Last nights gusts have receded and there is now that feeling of a calm before the storm . Temp circa 7c.

Thanks mr fish

[cheltenhamlion]

Good start to the day. The first train out of Stourbridge is delayed indefinitely.

[Stu]

Good start to the day. The first train out of Stourbridge is delayed indefinitely.

National Rail is saying the trains are fine - any update at your end?

[PeterWithesShin]

Too ill to be at the match. Hopefully we will win to spite me!

[Clampy]

Too ill to be at the match. Hopefully we will win to spite me!

Get well soon Mr Shin.

[PeterWithesShin]

Cheers Clampy. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in soon. Looking out the window at the weather I think I made the right decision!

[Clampy]

Cheers Clampy. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in soon. Looking out the window at the weather I think I made the right decision!

With your lack of shelter, you're probably right.

[Weedy]

Hernandez out.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2524052/Javier-Hernandez-injured-Manchester-United-training.html

[supertom]

Hernandez out.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2524052/Javier-Hernandez-injured-Manchester-United-training.html

Excellent. I'd have been more worried about him than Rooney to be honest. We can't handle pace and movement in the box. If we push Rooney back and keep him at 40 yards out we can keep him relatively quiet. I think Hernandez would have a field day against our backline at the moment.

[Clampy]

Hernandez out.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2524052/Javier-Hernandez-injured-Manchester-United-training.html

Excellent. I'd have been more worried about him than Rooney to be honest.

And me, he's the kind who would have come off the bench and score. Got an uneasy feeling about Young scoring though.

[N'ZMAV]

Plenty of Brummie Red wankers in the Villa ends today.

[onje_villa]

Nice piece by Mark Draper to get us all in the mood - apologies if posted elsewhere.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11677/9071389/sky-sports-vault

Great memories. Loved that team. Brian Little walks on water...

[cheltenhamlion]

I gave up Stu when the next train was the same. The little local one had broken down which didnt help!

Lift to Halesowen, bus to Brum and cab to the pub got me here for half eleven.

The current debate is who hates Olbiyun more. Me or Ant's mate who has come today.

[PeterWithesShin]

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