Sunderland v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[PaulWinch again]

Just win Villa, enough of these dire displays

[Clampy]

It'll be interesting to see what Lambert comes up with bearing in mind we're short on numbers in the centre half dept. Last time he played with a depleted defence at Fulham, he went three up front and he didn't need to. We're not the greatest at keeping possession so I'd either go five at the back or four in midfield.

[Matt Collins]

He's said he wouldn't play a midfielder at centre back. Given donacien hasn't been on the bench I imagine it'll be Lowton and baker if vlaar is out. I'm not sure we could play 352 as I don't know which three would play?

[Merv]

Got to go 4-2-3-1 if Vlaar is out and he won't risk Donacien. LB, MK, NB, AL with Sylla & Westwood 'sitting' in front of back four/patrolling centre circle. Albrighton Delph, Agbonlahor, ahead of them. Kozak or Benteke at CF.

[Ron Manager]

He's said he wouldn't play a midfielder at centre back. Given donacien hasn't been on the bench I imagine it'll be Lowton and baker if vlaar is out. I'm not sure we could play 352 as I don't know which three would play?

I wouldnt think either Vlaar or Benteke are properly fit. I wouldnt play either. As you said Baker and Lowton with Bacuna at right back. Is Fletcher playing today?

[Dave Clark Five]

He's said he wouldn't play a midfielder at centre back. Given donacien hasn't been on the bench I imagine it'll be Lowton and baker if vlaar is out. I'm not sure we could play 352 as I don't know which three would play?

Donacien- there's always a first time.

[silhillvilla]

Hats off to anyone heading up there today. The weather in the Mids is absolutely atrocious.

[Ron Manager]

Yes it is. The weather up there is a big factor too. If it is as bad as down here it will not be a good idea for Guzan to hoof it towards Kozak/Benteke as the ball might do a swift u turn and head towards our goal!

Keep it on the ground.

[Quiet Lion]

I fear a savage beating today, despite the fact they are terrible.

[preston28]

I can't see anything but a 3-0 defeat here. Sunderland unbeaten in four and looking more solid. By the end of the day we'll be sucked into the relegation mire.
 

[richard moore]

Hats off to anyone heading up there today. The weather in the Mids is absolutely atrocious.

And here on the south coast. Driving rain and high winds.

[citizenDJ]

A 2-2 draw, probably enough to confirm the rot duly stopped but not enough to dispel the worries overall.

Agbolahor and Clark for us.

Ah, just seen that Clark is suspended for this one! Agbolahor and Benteke, then....

[ez]

Two crap sides playing each other. 2-2

[supertom]

A 2-2 draw, probably enough to confirm the rot duly stopped but not enough to dispel the worries overall.

Agbolahor and Clark for us.

Ah, just seen that Clark is suspended for this one! Agbolahor and Benteke, then....

Baker as our only recognised CH?
Sounds bad. We may have to rush Vlaar back regardless of whether he's 100%.

[silhillvilla]

Without stating the obvious we could really do with the 3 points today.