The Plot to Escape Relegation Thread 2015.

[Toronto Villa]

If we go down now with 3 of our last 4 games at VP against mediocre opponents then we only have ourselves to blame. We certainly complain at how the fixture computer has treated us given our predicament and in contrast to the run ins of Sunderland and Hull.

[nick harper]

We have the points expected in April given the fixture list, albeit the draw with QPR was offset by the result against Spurs. If Leicester hadn't had such a remarkable run of results then we'd be pretty much safe now - but as always, teams pick up unexpected results, even against the top sides, as Sunderland did last year.

37 points should be enough but I'd actually be more confident if 3 of the last 4 were away. We still seem very fragile at home - three league wins all season is pretty shocking.

[Toronto Villa]

I think with our new attacking intent we're actually the same whenever we play. Yes the expectation is more at VP but we need to change our fear of playing at home and make it a strength. Playing with a will to win at home will always get the fans support and the Villa Park crowd in full voice is a proper 12th man.

[aj2k77]

If we aren't ravaged by injuries then West Ham and Burnley are going to get absolutely twatted by a marauding forward line playing with the shackles off and enjoying their work. There's been so many positives to the last month that I genuinely can't wait for next season to begin, wipe the slate clean of these wasted 5 years and get back to building an entertaining team, it's the least the long suffering paying punters deserve down Villa park, a bit of excitement.

[john e]

 The team we play next are currently beating man Utd 2-0

Let's hope they use up all their energy and passion trying to beat the mancs

[Matt Collins]

Everton are in very good form

I wouldn't be upset with a draw as long as other sides aren't pulling off shock wins right left and centre

[Toronto Villa]

The team we play next are currently beating man Utd 2-0

Let's hope they use up all their energy and passion trying to beat the mancs

despite their very average season they've actually been solid at home only losing three times. Away they've lost 9 times now, so a different proposition. I'm sticking by the theory of desperation and we should have that in abundance. And while under Lambert that would mean constant long ball punts to Benteke at least we are scoring in a number of different ways. My concern naturally is that if are not able to strike early do nerves set in and we freeze up, or are we so attacking do we leave ourselves wide open at the back? We need a measured approach but Everton despite today will be very beatable.

[VillaAlways]

From Sherwoods post interview I think they will be completely focussing on the defence in the run up to this game .

I would be happy with a draw as we will beat West Ham and Burnley

[Toronto Villa]

I didn't get that impression at all. My take from that is that we have to cut out the stupid errors that are costing us goals. But I don't see him at all changing his attacking intent and the desire to dominate possession and create chances.

[john2710]

I can see Gabby, Cissokho & Hutton (if available) back in the team, Everton are a strong physical team & it won't be a game for lightweights. It goes without saying we need the points ASAP, because the longer it goes the more nervous we'll all become & the less the margin for error.

[VillaAlways]

I didn't get that impression at all. My take from that is that we have to cut out the stupid errors that are costing us goals. But I don't see him at all changing his attacking intent and the desire to dominate possession and create chances.

Yes, sorry that's what I meant. I don't for one minute think he's going to suddenly turn into Pulis I think he'd rather we went down fighting than do that.

[Diablo]

Everton are in very good form

I wouldn't be upset with a draw as long as other sides aren't pulling off shock wins right left and centre

Just seen that they've had 5 wins out of their last 6 games??! Sheeeeeet!! Just what we need.

[KRS]

Everton are in very good form

I wouldn't be upset with a draw as long as other sides aren't pulling off shock wins right left and centre

Just seen that they've had 5 wins out of their last 6 games??! Sheeeeeet!! Just what we need.

The good news about their form (WWWDWW) is that they are due a loss...looks like perfect timing to me!

[Sexual Ealing]

Everton are in very good form

I wouldn't be upset with a draw as long as other sides aren't pulling off shock wins right left and centre

Just seen that they've had 5 wins out of their last 6 games??! Sheeeeeet!! Just what we need.

But unless you're towards the top of the table those runs don't tend to last.

[Matt Collins]

The more I think about it the more I'd take a draw and then go all out to beat West Ham. Though that would mean a lot of pressure on that game

I still think burnley will ultimately be our safety valve I just wish we had them next up instead