Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur Pre-Match Thread

[Richard E]

Aston Villa v Tottenham (16:00 GMT) Predictions: Lawro v Rachel Riley
Tottenham lost their way badly in the second half of their defeat by Newcastle last week.
Not only did they let a 1-0 half-time lead slip, they failed to create any further chances and the Magpies did not have to play particularly well to win.
I look at Spurs and think it is easy to upset them and stop them from playing.
But they are up against a Villa side who have lost five in a row and haven't scored in any of those games - and I don't really feel I can pick either of these teams to win a game at the moment.
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
Rachel's prediction: 0-2

Always thought Rachel Riley was a bit of a cow and now she's has proved it.

[rob_bridge]

Aston Villa v Tottenham (16:00 GMT) Predictions: Lawro v Rachel Riley
Tottenham lost their way badly in the second half of their defeat by Newcastle last week.
Not only did they let a 1-0 half-time lead slip, they failed to create any further chances and the Magpies did not have to play particularly well to win.
I look at Spurs and think it is easy to upset them and stop them from playing.
But they are up against a Villa side who have lost five in a row and haven't scored in any of those games - and I don't really feel I can pick either of these teams to win a game at the moment.
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
Rachel's prediction: 0-2

Always thought Rachel Riley was a bit of a cow and now she's has proved it.

Essex Manure fan.

Enough said

[paulcomben]

Do we know if Hutton & Senderos will be available ?

Late fitness test according to Physioroom

Birmingham Mail: Experienced defenders Alan Hutton and Philippe Senderos are both likely to miss the visit of Tottenham at Villa Park on Sunday through injury. Hutton still has the ankle problem that kept him out of the loss at QPR while Senderos can't shake off the thigh injury that has plagued him for several weeks.

[dave.woodhall]

Have we ever, ever, had a player doubtful for one match who hasn't then missed at least two?

[PaulWinch again]

I really hope Okore gets a chance on Sunday, either at right back or in the centre.

[pooligan]

At the start of this thread somebody said that Gabby should be on the bench on Sunday. I disagree,i think he should be in the stand along with Westwood and Clark. As for the result,well it is a case of can we keep a clean sheet ,as we know we wont bloody score.I dont think we can,so 2-0 to spuds

[PeterWithesShin]

Paul Lambert hopes to have Nathan Baker and Andreas Weimann fit for Tottenham.

Villa take on Spurs on Sunday at Villa Park, with a 4pm kick-off.

Baker came off against Everton with a hamstring issue while Weimann was visibly limping in the latter stages of the QPR match, before being replaced by Joe Cole.

Lambert is confident both players will be available for the next encounter with Mauricio Pochettino's men.

He said: "Nathan will hopefully be back. Andi, who is not here today, will be back on Sunday.

"So there's one or two coming back."

Lambert was a touch more cautious when he addressed the fitness of Alan Hutton and Philippe Senderos.

Hutton was absent for the game at Loftus Road with an ankle injury picked up in training while Senderos has been missing for the past few weeks with a thigh issue he sustained on international duty with Switzerland.

Lambert won't rule them out but admits they're doubts for Sunday.

He added: "Alan is still struggling with his ankle at the minute and Philippe will still be struggling with his thigh strain at the minute."

[PaulWinch again]

Spurs are the sort of side that would expose all of Baker's weaknesses. I really would like Okore to actually be given an opportunity to prove himself.

[PaulWinch again]

I love Merson's prediction of a 1-0 Villa win, 'that's my heart talking more than my head to be honest.'

[rob_bridge]

After speaking to the Spud at work - a genuine decent guy with a lot of objectivity - I have revised my prediction.

I think we will only lose 3-0

[rob_bridge]

I love Merson's prediction of a 1-0 Villa win, 'that's my heart talking more than my head to be honest.'

Well his 2nd favourite team v his most disliked team, he was never going to offer anything else.

Good Lad, Merse.

[Monty]

Aston Villa v Tottenham (16:00 GMT) Predictions: Lawro v Rachel Riley
Tottenham lost their way badly in the second half of their defeat by Newcastle last week.
Not only did they let a 1-0 half-time lead slip, they failed to create any further chances and the Magpies did not have to play particularly well to win.
I look at Spurs and think it is easy to upset them and stop them from playing.
But they are up against a Villa side who have lost five in a row and haven't scored in any of those games - and I don't really feel I can pick either of these teams to win a game at the moment.
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
Rachel's prediction: 0-2

Always thought Rachel Riley was a bit of a cow and now she's has proved it.

Essex Manure fan.

Enough said

As far as I'm concerned Rachel Riley could post a video of herself burning the '82 European Cup final shirt while throwing darts at a trussed-up Sid Cowans rotating on a wheel, and I'd still think she can do no wrong.

[mr underhill]

totally agree. the woman's hot; a cerebral shag. That Pasha Kovalev geezer is a lucky guy

[Dr Butler]

sorry for my ignorance, but who the fuck is Rachel Riley ?

** just had a peek and not a bad looker to be fair, but I have never heard of her.

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[SamTheMouse]

sorry for my ignorance, but who the fuck is Rachel Riley ?

** just had a peek and not a bad looker to be fair, but I have never heard of her.

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The Doc

From which we can deduce that you are not unemployed or aged over 70.