Aston Villa vs Burnley Pre-Match Thread

[peter w]

Massive game, been absolutely bricking it all week. Lambert really cannot afford any slips up this time.

Do you think he'll risk Grealish? It was a good 20 minutes v Southampton and he's a good alternative to Sinclair but his lack of pace worries me for a winger. not sure whether its worth recalling Benteke (I know I know) but he's only scored 5 times this season. Shows that first season was a fluke. If we get £15m for him in the summer I'd bite anyone's hands off. Get rid of that idiot Cleverley too and give Cole a go. Fucking hell. To think, we'll probably do down and we allowed the Stevie G wankfest final to take place. No wonder why everyone hates us.

I just hope we can hit the magical 20 goal mark.

can you remember the last time we scored 4 in a game?

[clash city rocker]

For the first time in a long time I am not particularly worried about the result.Obviously I would be happier if we won but as long as we play well and its an entertaining game I will come away happy.The months of struggle and worry have taken their toll so I am just going to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the day. A lot of clubs supporters in the premiership probably take things like that for granted but us villa fans haven't been afforded that luxury for sometime.

[silhillvilla]

We must rest Benteke Delph & Vlaar.

[Tony Erdington]

Sorry but I wouldn't play Delph, Benteke or Cleverley. I want them in pristine condition for the FA Cup, if the players want to play against Burnley then so be it.

More importantly, give me the closest pub to the ground we can get into after the match without paying to get in.

[PeterWithesShin]

Sacred Heart?

[gervilla]

Remember how many thought this would be a winner takes all decider? Now it's just a warm up for us to win the FA Cup.

Aye.
I was convinced we were dead and buried, as for reaching an F.A. Cup Final...don't make me laugh.
Sherwood has completely turned our world around.
Thanks Tim.x

[Legion]

Aston Hotel?

[silhillvilla]

Aston Hotel?

Isn't that boarded up now

[Tony Erdington]

Sacred Heart?

Cheers Peter, that would have been our first port of call, but ive been told they've put a membership card into practice??

[PeterWithesShin]

I was there before the Everton game a few weeks ago and it wasn't then.

[Tony Erdington]

ok thank you Peter that's where we'll head first,

ATB

UTV

[OCD]

It sounds like players will only be rested if they're carrying a knock. Richardson hasn't trained all week so he won't play. Vlaar and Okore are carrying knocks so they could be rested, especially Okore. Baker played in the U21's the other day so he'll probably be back. After that it will probably be a strong side with changes coming from the bench later in the game to rest key players and give some a chance to shine.

[Dave]

Massive game, been absolutely bricking it all week. Lambert really cannot afford any slips up this time.

Do you think he'll risk Grealish? It was a good 20 minutes v Southampton and he's a good alternative to Sinclair but his lack of pace worries me for a winger. not sure whether its worth recalling Benteke (I know I know) but he's only scored 5 times this season. Shows that first season was a fluke. If we get £15m for him in the summer I'd bite anyone's hands off. Get rid of that idiot Cleverley too and give Cole a go. Fucking hell. To think, we'll probably do down and we allowed the Stevie G wankfest final to take place. No wonder why everyone hates us.

I just hope we can hit the magical 20 goal mark.

can you remember the last time we scored 4 in a game?

Norwich 4-1 last season? The one with Benteke's overhead kick and Bacuna's four-passes-from-the-edge-of-our-box-until-the-ball-is-in-the-net breakaway goal.

[peter w]

Massive game, been absolutely bricking it all week. Lambert really cannot afford any slips up this time.

Do you think he'll risk Grealish? It was a good 20 minutes v Southampton and he's a good alternative to Sinclair but his lack of pace worries me for a winger. not sure whether its worth recalling Benteke (I know I know) but he's only scored 5 times this season. Shows that first season was a fluke. If we get £15m for him in the summer I'd bite anyone's hands off. Get rid of that idiot Cleverley too and give Cole a go. Fucking hell. To think, we'll probably do down and we allowed the Stevie G wankfest final to take place. No wonder why everyone hates us.

I just hope we can hit the magical 20 goal mark.

can you remember the last time we scored 4 in a game?

Norwich 4-1 last season? The one with Benteke's overhead kick and Bacuna's four-passes-from-the-edge-of-our-box-until-the-ball-is-in-the-net breakaway goal.

Well yes, but not really where these posts were coming from...

[McGraths Dry Cleaning]

Remember how many thought this would be a winner takes all decider? Now it's just a warm up for us to win the FA Cup.

Aye.
I was convinced we were dead and buried, as for reaching an F.A. Cup Final...don't make me laugh.
Sherwood has completely turned our world around.
Thanks Tim.x

Agree completely. I was convinced after all the relegation flirting that we were finally done this season so really really really looking forward to Sunday and the Cup Final to come.