Sunderland v Aston Villa Match Thread

[Edvard Remberg]

Ok - peeps (sorry for not being more active). Happy newyear! heres to more points than we can imagine (15 over the year).

I need help, as I am hungovered: do I :
1. drink nothing
2. drink some of my variety of beers that i have on fridge (30+ in quantity)
3. drink wine
(ps. no sambuca on storage)

[Irish villain]

McInally having to apologise on Sports Saturday because he keeps referring to Villa as 'we' when previewing the game.
Top man!

Hero!

[Mister E]

Can't believe Weimann is starting. WHY?

Probably because of all the players he seems to link / blend best with Benteke.
Either that, or Lambert is desperately seeking last season's alchemy.

[Toronto Villa]

Forgive my ignorance but who is Donacien and how does anybody know how good he is?

Donacien looked an outstanding talent in the youth team last season. Whether he's ready for the Premier League remains to be seen.

Yep, and looked excellent in pre-season too.

[saunders_heroes]

Team looks stronger today on paper. Good to see Vlaar and Benteke back.
Come on!!!

[SheffieldVillain]

He clearly does not rate Gardner?  Another one of our youth 'talents' that has fallen by the wayside...

He's had two career-threatening injuries. Saying 'talents' like that is totally out of order.

I am well aware that he has had those injuries.  If he can't get on the bench even with our injuries, suspensions etc then clearly Lambert doesn't rate him.   There was nothing 'out of order' with my post.

I disagree entirely. By putting talents in quotes you seemed to indicate that this was never the case, which as I pointed out was unfair given the injuries he's had.

I rate Gardner, I really do.  I am just surprised that Lambert cannot find a space for him on the bench given the current situ.  He may not be fully fit, but I would rather see him come on after 75 mins than Tonev.  Anyway, let's move on.  Come on villa!

After two career threatening injuries, putting him in before he's physically ready for it would be a sure-fire way to completely finish his career.

[TheTimVilla]

I hope Vlaar and Benteke are fit enough, the last thing we need to do is rush them back and then lose them for even longer.

[Toronto Villa]

I hope Vlaar and Benteke are fit enough, the last thing we need to do is rush them back and then lose them for even longer.

Pretty much everyone's concern. Both are critical players.

[Nelly]

Happy New Year one and all! Come on Villa, if fingers crossed we can get a win here.

[Mister E]

McInally having to apologise on Sports Saturday because he keeps referring to Villa as 'we' when previewing the game.
Top man!

Hero!

Is Kozak the new McInally? - very similar playing style I'd suggest.

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

Where is Helenius again?

[CJ]

I would rather Albrighton start than Andi

Seconded..

Thirded. Albrighton can beat a man and get a decent cross in to feed Benteke. Surprised to see Weimann get the nod over him

[ciggiesnbeer]

Forgive my ignorance but who is Donacien and how does anybody know how good he is?

Donacien looked an outstanding talent in the youth team last season. Whether he's ready for the Premier League remains to be seen.

Yep, and looked excellent in pre-season too.

Yup looked good. If he gets the opportunity to play today I hope he does well.

[Toronto Villa]

McInally having to apologise on Sports Saturday because he keeps referring to Villa as 'we' when previewing the game.
Top man!

Hero!

Is Kozak the new McInally? - very similar playing style I'd suggest.

Different players. I certainly don't ever see Kozak dribbling the ball from inside his own half through several players and scoring?

[eastie]

McInally having to apologise on Sports Saturday because he keeps referring to Villa as 'we' when previewing the game.
Top man!

Hero!

Is Kozak the new McInally? - very similar playing style I'd suggest.

I dunno - I can't imagine him running the length of the field beating five players as mcinally did against millwall - both different types to me but valuable assets in their own right.