FC Groningen vs Aston Villa

[dave shelley]

it does seem somewhat justified. I'd be throwing a lot more at something that sounds like several screaming dying cats.

Agreed. I've never understood why anybody can find bagpipes remotely musical. Sorry if I've offended anyone but that's just my opinion.

As an Englishman with no connection with Scotland whatsoever, I find that there is something very inspiring about a good pipe band.  Perhaps it's why soldiers of Scottish regiments were led by pipers.  Just my opinion.

[sirlordbaltimore]

I see we haven't even took Woodwood along for the ride. He's just been on Talksport doing a report from another game over here

Unless we've seen sense ...

[olaftab]

The link posted above is not an illegal stream. It is a direct link from the FC Groningen OS.

Thank you. Will be on this site at 16.00.

[Matt Collins]

Think we should play a mix of the team likely to start the first PL game, and some on the fridges who we could do with taking a look at.

Would go
Steer, Richardson, Hutton, Clark, Vlaar, Delph, Bacuna, CNZ, Cole (if fit at number ten), Bent, Weimann

At half time I think I would bring on Given, Lowton, and maybe Gabby depending on how the game is going.

We could replace Clark and Hutton at half-time with those fridges you mention.  They'd certainly be more solid. :-)

So two up top. Cole at number 10. N'zogbia and bacuna wide?

Are you ossie ardiles?

[David_Nab]

Given Hutton Senderos Baker Clark Westwood Delph Weimann Richardson Agbonlahor (c) Bent

subs

Guzan Okore Bacuna El Ahmadi N'Zogbia Herd Stevens Gardner Grealish

[timeoutbigbar]

Three at the back and Hutton/Richardson wingbacks it is then.

[Matt Collins]

You'd have thought so, with Weimann behind the forwards

The way the players are listed I actually wonder if it will be 4231 with Clark at left back and Richardson in the hole, gabby and Weimann wide

Probably not though!

[Legion]

Given Hutton Senderos Baker Clark Westwood Delph Weimann Richardson Agbonlahor (c) Bent

subs

Guzan Okore Bacuna El Ahmadi N'Zogbia Herd Stevens Gardner Grealish

Official or opinion?

[Gregorys Boy]

Think we should play a mix of the team likely to start the first PL game, and some on the fridges who we could do with taking a look at.

Would go
Steer, Richardson, Hutton, Clark, Vlaar, Delph, Bacuna, CNZ, Cole (if fit at number ten), Bent, Weimann

At half time I think I would bring on Given, Lowton, and maybe Gabby depending on how the game is going.

We could replace Clark and Hutton at half-time with those fridges you mention.  They'd certainly be more solid. :-)

So two up top. Cole at number 10. N'zogbia and bacuna wide?

Are you ossie ardiles?

C'mon its just a friendly let me have my fun!

[Tayls_7]

The problem with playing technically inept, lower quality opposition is the risk that they can drag you down to their level. Ask most Premier league sides. Or Sheffield United, Millwall etc.

[Matt Collins]

I've a feeling we'll lose this one. Not sure how much to worry if we do

[silhillvilla]

I've a feeling we'll lose this one. Not sure how much to worry if we do

Pre season results really are no indicator as to what will happen at Stoke and beyond. It's an interesting insight into the tactical thinking (if any) of Keane and Lambert though.

[PeterWithesShin]

Isn't it KO in less than 20 mins, or have I got the time difference wrong?

Just seems weird that neither the official FB or Twitter have posted anything for 19 hours.

[Legion]

5pm?

[PeterWithesShin]

5pm?

I thought that was Dutch time?