Newton Heath vs The Magnificent Aston Villa Match Thread

[Matt Collins]

4231 I reckon. Sinclair the latest in the very long list of last minute, surprise, undisclosed injury victims, then? And Nzog is in the last chance saloon.

Not been watching N'Zog play recently?

Yeah, bit of a strange comment that one

Weimann being included is rarely good news. What do we think formation wise? Sanchez and delph holding, weimann tucked in on the left, nzogbia right, with gabby and benteke up front? Alternative I presume is 4231

Is Hutton injured as well then? Good to see a bit of defensive cover on the bench again

Think lowton is going to get annihilated against mata and Valencia. Perhaps wiemann has a crucial role in doubling up against them

Glad that you all now rate Nzog and great news if you are right. Since Hutton is in the team and Sinclair is not in the squad, what do you mean?

I made a mistake on Hutton. I was looking for him at left back

[PaulWinch again]

It's annoying that Sinclair is out.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Brave line up again. I think they'll score at least 3.

Agreed, it certainly is a 'brave' line up as defined by Sir Humphrey Appleby. Why Gil isn't ahead of a few Tactics has selected today, I have no idea, is Westwood injured?

This could get ugly.

[PeterWithesShin]

We're going to smash these lot so much we'll start 3-0 up against QPR.

[dekko]

That lineup is going to leave us very open in midfield.

[Toronto Villa]

He's been really quite unlucky with injuries has Sherwood. Gil has to consider himself really unfortunate not to have started again today. Let's hope he makes a difference when he comes on. I think Weimann's work rate will be critical in midfield as will Gabby's in closing down their players.

[Matt Collins]

Gabby, nzogbia and benteke exploiting a lack of pace, understanding and possibly quality is essential if we're going to get anything out of this

I've a nasty feeling we're gonna get a bit of a pummelling though. I'm having nightmares about lowton in particular

[CJ]

Attacking line-up but still fear a straightforward win for them, especially with Rooney up front and Mata in the team. Carrick & Flailing Limbs Fellaini will dominate mid-field as well. 

[Matt Collins]

The more I think about it the more I really hope we're not playing 442. I can envisage fellaini getting constantly free and breaking into the box. I guess we were a bit short of options if Westwood is out (which I'm guessing he is?)

[Matt Collins]

It does look like 442

Hmmmm

[Monty]

It does look like 442

Hmmmm

It does a bit. Good counter-attacking system if we can keep it tight.

[CT]

Come on Villa, hate listening on the radio though - is there long left 

[paulcomben]

Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, in case you want to listen and did not know.

[PeterWithesShin]

According to the blokes on the wireless they should have had a penalty.

[Smirker]

According to the blokes on the wireless they should have had a penalty.

Dive from Rooney.