West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa Match Thread

[Matt Collins]

Nzogbia is a surprise. Though he set up both goals last time he played there. Perhaps the focus is on pace, or perhaps it's a simpler 'don't change a winning team' mentality

[Toronto Villa]

I think the thought is N'Zogbia is a good option playing with Benteke and can have a go at their defence creating space for Benteke. We'll see, because we all know he can do it. There just needs to be a number of stars in alignment for it to happen.

[boboonthecorner]

Any commentary links or Radio?

I think it's on WM, but don't think you can listen to WM online, you may need to use a real radio.

Thanks mate I left my radio at my gym, better get a move on.

[silhillvilla]

Id have gone with Delph and Weimann and had Zog and Richardson on the bench. We've handed them the initiative I fear.

we've handed them the initiative by not playing Weimann and Delph? Where do you come up with this stuff?

Nzogbia has been diabolical last few weeks . Richardson is very defensive minded . My opinion. You're entitled to yours too.

[OCD]

Not sure why N'Zog's been preferred over Weimann (and Grealish for that matter). Maybe Weimann's been unwell in the last few days, there's a lot of colds going around. More likely Lambert is thinking that he wants to continue with the team that won last week (or as close to it as he can). Probably the latter with Lambert.

[Matt Collins]

I thought richardson actually did well be Leicester and offers a bit of penetration and pace in support of the attacks

It's a fast team we've got starting today

[brontebilly]

Cant understand Lambert giving Nzogbia yet another chance.

Our bench does look very strong, Bacuna came on last week yet Herd is on the bench ahead of him this week. Hmm

Agree with leaving Delph in reserve, big game for Richardson this.

Looks like they will be lining up 4312. Morrison tends to play well against us and is one to watch.

[kippaxvilla2]

I cannot believe Nzogbia gets another chance ahead of Grealish.  However, I really hope he proves me wrong completely.

[JUAN PABLO]

Last chance for nzogbia to do something. I want assist or goal at least today. Ive said that so many times thou .
He is very lucky but I wouldn't have brought in Weimann back in instead , we looked better without last week , he needs to finish these easy chances.

But the bench looks better

[darren woolley]

Come on Villa another three points please.

[saunders_heroes]

Come on Villa another three points please.

Hear hear!!

[Ads]

Good noise on the train from the Jewellry Quarter. Come on Villa smash these ******!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

That's the spirit, Ads. Enjoy!

[kipeye]

Last chance for nzogbia to do something. I want assist or goal at least today. Ive said that so many times thou .
He is very lucky but I wouldn't have brought in Weimann back in instead , we looked better without last week , he needs to finish these easy chances.

But the bench looks better

Why Nzogbia is picked I will never know. Not seen anything from him to say he is anything but a poor man's Albrighton. It was time to drop him a month ago.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Cannot get past Nzogbia starting. How bad has he got to play to stay out the the first team ?? please prove me wrong ......