West Ham v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[exigo]

I don't think I've ever been so underwhelmed at going to a game, in almost thirty years.

[Matt Collins]

I'd fancy us for a result if Benteke was in

But I can't really see us posing a goal threat

[kippaxvilla2]

I have just seen that Sam picked up manager of the month yesterday so I am changing my mind - 2-1 to us.

[JUAN PABLO]

Considered a fiorm team and improving from last season obviously the hope was and still is that its Villa but credit West Ham as they are currently playing well.

Adrian GK  somewhat temperamental, good shot stopper less so on deep crosses and being challenge on corners.
Cresswell. LB attacking strength moves forward quickly,  good left foot and can deliver. Chances are often given to opposing players through naive positioning and advancing forward. Can be exploited.Question mark on level not experience .
Jenkins on RB promising full back , is on loan to prove to Arsenal he's top level. however injury prone, suspect in balance but good athlete. Fits into current west ham philosophy of attacking play. A player who is still working on making the right  defensive decisions.
Collins CB rugged defender brought in to play against stoke . Great blocking and tackling , experience vs lack of pace leads to inconsistent performance. also struggles on a 90 minutes level due to injuries . May be retaining place but could sit out depdning injury situations.The choice is between him or Tomkins .
Reid CB Solid dependable centre back likely to play shaking off injury
Midfield
Kouyate has adapted well in the fitness and the physcial presence and attribute to hold and play in midfield. Weakness in passing , decision making but can move with ball . Is adapting to the tactics .
Noble a seemingly fans favourite local boy. Passionate and the one taker. box to box and energetic plays well when crowd get behind him.
DM Song . deployed to take the ball and add the steel in the middle. quality performer though can be both rash and I'll disclpined when things aren't occurring. Can also be a catalyst and major contributor to holding the midfield.
Downing AM Playing in the hole and given opportunity to be a creator. provides a threat on set pieces and crossing. fitness level currently very good and this has produced inspired play and form. Goal threat as well as assist. Danger man.
striker
Valenica technical lly very impressive both from dead ball and in to feet and back to goal. Very Lacey and a real danger. Has a real eye for goal.
Sakho expected to shake off injury to start in attack. Attacking player who is both good in air and shooting. Has adapted well and is a danger in the box. find space well.

Is that you paddy

lol

I am extreemely thakful ll for his run down as i new nothin g of our rivals tpmorow.

Exactly

The only person at villa who knows all the analysis and statistics of every player  out there .





By the way . I better tell you its today the game.

[Tony Erdington]

West ham are crap but if you don't have a goal threat (us) I suppose therely be talked up by the media as londons version of real Madrid its official I do not look forward to Saturdays.

yours

Sad bastard

[l_mckay]

Can't see us getting any kind of result. West ham 3-0villa

[JUAN PABLO]

Okores on the bench maybe?

[Malandro]

In the right frame of mind now. I've got the great Dortmund/German mentality of putting a defeat (or 6) behind me. Roll on the next match.
Come on boys you can do it.

Maybe this is one of N'zogbia's three good games a season. Or perhaps we will just be jammy, it does happen.

Come on the underdogs!

[brian green]

A win would be fantastic, a draw would be very welcome but I fear a defeat.   I just hope if we do lose it is not a thrashing and I hope there is none of the smokescreen of excuse factors we had against Tottenham.

[villasjf]

1 change Gabby for Benteke

[JUAN PABLO]

Grealish ?

[ez]

I'd have given Bent a start. Gabby is a waste of a place.

[adrenachrome]

Aston Villa XI: Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Cissokho, Sanchez, Westwood, Cleverley, Weimann, N'Zogbia, Agbonlahor.

[Toronto Villa]

Same predictable line up. No Okore, no Grealish. Expect similar result and performance. At what do you change this up properly? I guess 6 straight defeats isn't enough

[KevinEaton]

What is the latest with Okore? I just don't get it