Aston Villa v Crystal Palace Match Thread

[JUAN PABLO]

KEA Luna Weimann -   oh dear

but who else is there

so many championship players in the squad


6-0 Villa then

[rob_bridge]

Poor defence and non existent midfield.

[Toronto Villa]

What I've come to realise in the past few weeks that our performance has more to do with our attitude and application than it has to do with who plays. I only know a few of Hull players playing Man U. Many won't have had PL experience before this season, yet they have fought for everything. That's what I want from Villa. I accept that the best may never again be signed by the club. Times have changed. That's fine. But when you put on our colours give it everything for 90 minutes. Losing isn't to be ashamed of, but a stepping stone to learning how to compete and win in the future.

I want to know at the end of each game our players tried their very best to be better players than they were the previous time out. By doing that, they'll always win more than they lose.

[JUAN PABLO]

need some coke =  be back later - got 12 bottes of JD , so might need it

gave my ticket to a palace supporting relative today -  my son is not well , or was he pulling my Villa leg as Lego Marvel on the PS3 is more interesting ... 

[Rudy Can't Fail]

A most festive team selection: ho(of), ho(of), ho(of)! Merry Christmas, everybody!

Who needs a midfield, James. Santa must be pleased he's got the job done. Imagine all those balls flying through the clouds.

[Jimbo]

A most festive team selection: ho(of), ho(of), ho(of)! Merry Christmas, everybody!

Who needs a midfield, James. Santa must be pleased he's got the job done. Imagine all those balls flying through the clouds.

I hope one lands in my garden, Mark. Incidentally, is Tonev on the bench?

[taylorsworkrate]

Only playing 2 midfielders and one of them is KEA.

I feel bloody sorry for Delph

[rob_bridge]

Only playing 2 midfielders and one of them is KEA.

I feel bloody sorry for Delph

If Delph was Keane or Viera in his pomp he'd struggle today

[UK Redsox]

Greetings from up an Alp in a very snowy LaPlagne.

I'd have liked to see Herd in midfield today.

What's the chances that Messi will have a blinder ?

[UK Redsox]

I see that Herd's not even on the bench. That leaves us a bit short of defensive cover

[boboonthecorner]

We'll beat these today. 3-1 with a brace from Kozak....... UTV

[Steve R]

What I've come to realise in the past few weeks that our performance has more to do with our attitude and application than it has to do with who plays. I only know a few of Hull players playing Man U. Many won't have had PL experience before this season, yet they have fought for everything. That's what I want from Villa. I accept that the best may never again be signed by the club. Times have changed. That's fine. But when you put on our colours give it everything for 90 minutes. Losing isn't to be ashamed of, but a stepping stone to learning how to compete and win in the future.

I want to know at the end of each game our players tried their very best to be better players than they were the previous time out. By doing that, they'll always win more than they lose.

It wouldn't surprise me if any of the players look at the selected team, the formation and the way they will be asked to play and think why the fuck should I bother?

It's like On'Neill is haunting us from beyond. We may well scrape a point or three today but all it will be is another step towards the day that Lambert moves aside and someone else has a go.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

A most festive team selection: ho(of), ho(of), ho(of)! Merry Christmas, everybody!

Who needs a midfield, James. Santa must be pleased he's got the job done. Imagine all those balls flying through the clouds.

I hope one lands in my garden, Mark. Incidentally, is Tonev on the bench?

Afraid so.

[TonyD]

The radio has just said that Palace have a poor away record and haven't won at VP for 22 years.   We all know what happens next.  Hope am wrong.  UTV

[rob_bridge]

I look at the team and think about 5 or 6 at most are mid table team players - Brad, Delphy, Big K, Gabby maybe Clark at a huge stretch. The rest are probably not good enough for a team in the bottom 3. Is there a defender of those selected who can actually defend?