Timsherwoodsastonvilla v Stoke City Sat 21st Feb - Pre Match Thread

[Risso]

Looking forward to doing the double over them.

[Dave]

They seem to have a fair few injury/suspention issues.

Shawcross, Bojan, Cameron, Muniesa and Odemwingie definitely out, Ireland, Crouch, Pieters, Wilson and Walters all doubtful.

[silhillvilla]

They seem to have a fair few injury/suspention issues.

Shawcross, Bojan, Cameron, Muniesa and Odemwingie definitely out, Ireland, Crouch, Pieters, Wilson and Walters all doubtful.

Good news indeed.
Who will play CB as Huth is out on loan aswell

[SashasGrandad]

They seem to have a fair few injury/suspention issues.

Shawcross, Bojan, Cameron, Muniesa and Odemwingie definitely out, Ireland, Crouch, Pieters, Wilson and Walters all doubtful.

Good news indeed.
Who will play CB as Huth is out on loan aswell

It would be fun if it was Ireland - the Beast might get back on the goal scorers list.

[steamer]

what happened to the Stoke fan that used to post on here ?

[berneboy]

They seem to have a fair few injury/suspention issues.

Shawcross, Bojan, Cameron, Muniesa and Odemwingie definitely out, Ireland, Crouch, Pieters, Wilson and Walters all doubtful.

STOKE CITY   8   M Muniesa   Hamstring Injury   4th Apr 15   
        J Walters   Knee Injury   21st Feb 15   
        S Ireland   Hamstring Injury   21st Feb 15   
        M Wilson   Groin Strain   21st Feb 15   
        R Shawcross   Groin Strain   28th Feb 15   
        B Krkic   ACL Knee Injury   Sep 15   
        E Pieters   Inguinal Hernia   21st Feb 15   
        P Odemwingie   ACL Knee Injury   Jun 15

[Ron Manager]

They seem to have a fair few injury/suspention issues.

Shawcross, Bojan, Cameron, Muniesa and Odemwingie definitely out, Ireland, Crouch, Pieters, Wilson and Walters all doubtful.

We could do with Crouchy not being fit to play. If this proves to be true I would really fancy our chances.

[Ian.]

Looking forward to doing the double over them.

When and who was the last team we did that against?

[Matt Collins]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/feb/20/aston-villa-stoke-city-match-preview

The guardian's predicted line ups are pretty hopeless but the link above does reveal the injuries stoke have at centre back. If they line up like that i'd really hope we could cause them a few problems with some relatively direct play and good movement

We spent ages bemoaning MON style football but I think that could be the order of the day tomorrow

[andyh]

For the first time in such a long time, I am looking forward to going the match tomorrow.

1 more sleep !!

[Ian.]

I'd go for:
                          Guzan
Hutton            Ron       Clarke           Ally

Gill         Sanchez           Delph         Gabby
             
                  Benteke       Wiemann
                         

[Chipsticks]

Looking forward to doing the double over them.

When and who was the last team we did that against?

Well we've beaten Leicester twice this season if that counts

[PeterWithesShin]

Looking forward to doing the double over them.

When and who was the last team we did that against?

Norwich last season.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Very positive about tomorrow.

Hope Crouch is out - he's always a handful.
Hope Walters is out too - never really rated him but he seems to have scored more than his fair share this season.
If they're all struck down by a mystery bug and we beat them 1-0 I'll be happy!


UTV!

[Ian.]

Looking forward to doing the double over them.

When and who was the last team we did that against?

Norwich last season.

Oh yeah, it was. We would not of had any doubles if he'd of stayed I'm sure.
Let's hope we complete the double tomorrow and enjoy the rest of the season. I have a feeling we will.