The Famous Aston Villa vs Everton Pre-Match Thread

[Matt Collins]

I agree on the full backs - especially cissokho

Might be a bit early for Hutton and bacuna is such a threat going fads

Whoever plays DCM will need to do some good covering and so maybe Sanchez would be a good fit after all. Id been leaning towards Westwood

[silhillvilla]

Sanchez needs removing tomorrow at all costs. Go with westwood.
Re Bacuna good going towards too frail on the defence. See Swansea goal.

[TimTheVillain]

We need to play high up the pitch, high intensity for the full game to beat Everton. Easier said than done I know. We obviously need to be on our full guard for the counter attacks. I'd have 2 proper full backs in for this reason.

Totally agree - Leicester are playing at a very high intensity at the mo - we're doing the same. All thanks to appointing a proper man manager.

3-1 VILLA

[AVH87]

I'd play:

----------  Guzan  ----------

Hutton Vlaar Okore Richardson

-------- C Sanchez --------

Cleverley Delph Grealish

------ Sinclair Benteke ------


4-1-3-2, Okore over Senderos due to Lukaku's pace. Richardson gets the nod for me over Cissokho as we need our fullbacks to provide width. Also a tough call between Hutton and Bacuna, but I feel Hutton is the better all round full back so would play him.

[spangley1812]

I would play

               Given 

Hutton Vlaar Okore Cissokho

        Westwood
 
Cleverley Delph Sinclair

      Grealish
             Benteke

[Monty]

I think I'd go:

               Guzan

Hutton Vlaar Okore Cissokho

              Sanchez
  Cleverley Delph Westwood
              Grealish

              Benteke

Really overwhelm them in midfield, go after them, play with such high intensity that they remember they've nothing to play for and think 'sod this, they want it more than we do'. Sinclair from the bench to stretch them more if we have to.

[Clampy]

I really like Sanchez, but you get the feeling a mis-placed pass or two tomorrow and the crowd might get on his back. The four in midfield worked quite well against Man City though, so he may leave him in.

[Toronto Villa]

I'd play Sinclair and Jack behind Benteke and have one of Westwood or Sanchez behind Delph and TC. I like the idea of two wide men either side of the Beast.

[Malandro]

I'd play Sinclair and Jack behind Benteke and have one of Westwood or Sanchez behind Delph and TC. I like the idea of two wide men either side of the Beast.

My take on it too.

[PeterWithesShin]

Villa v Everton match pack: Guide to the game

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4683142,00.html

[usav]

Villa v Everton match pack: Guide to the game

We will be wearing our claret and blue home kit.

Thanks for that.

[silhillvilla]

I really like Sanchez, but you get the feeling a mis-placed pass or two tomorrow and the crowd might get on his back. The four in midfield worked quite well against Man City though, so he may leave him in.

Let's face it he drops 1 or 2 serious clangers every game.
He's high risk.

[Richard E]

On the Beeb website Lawro has predicted a win for us and Gobby has predicted we will stay up.

Bugger. We're screwed.

[Steadfast]

First time post. Age 53 (going on 35) with claret & blue blood coursing through my veins. Will be making the pilgrimage to Villa Park tomorrow to exercise my vocal chords for the first time since pummelling Sunderland 6-1 due to a stint overseas & “domestic restrictions”  (she's gone now so hope to be there more often !)  Will be sitting in the Holte roughly where I stood as a lad for many years - can't wait !  Expecting a 2-0 win after a nervy start. Unfortunately I'll be going on my own so just wondered if any of you fine upstanding gents (or ladies?) can recommend a good place with a bit of friendly banter for a pre-match aperitiff ? Just to settle the nerves !

[ez]

Back to winning ways tomorrow. Looking forward to this.