Aston Villa vs Sunderland Pre-Match Thread

[Matt Collins]

If we're without adama, gabby, jack that's a lot of pace and creativity gone. Especially with the form of gestede and ayew to date

A diamond formation with Westwood, Ghana AND Sanchez, with our remaining forward options, might be pretty narrow and easy to defend against. I like Gil but I think he's got better every week he hasn't played!

[silhillvilla]

I'd like to see Libor given a chance but listening to sherwood yesterday it won't happen, bench maybe. Still refers to him as not being fully fit.

Oh and win today and if other results go our way we can go into the mini break in 5th spot.

[Steve kirk]

For me this a nailed on draw probably a 1-1, need to keep a close eye on Defoe as he is more than capable of ruining our day.

[oldtimernow]

Sickness bug going round team. Again. Second time in a fucking year.

Don't fancy this now.

The bright side is that Sunderland are a lot shitter than Arsenal. I'd fancy us with the flu to beat Sunderland on occasion.

Sickness bug going round team. Again. Second time in a fucking year.

Don't fancy this now.

The bright side is that Sunderland are a lot shitter than Arsenal. I'd fancy us with the flu to beat Sunderland on occasion.

so it's all down to who is the least shittiest  .....them or us....I say sign up Imodium or the cheaper Loperamide 

[Matt Collins]

Any kind of win will do for me. If either jack or adama can play I think we'll do it. Really hope gestede has got a bit fitter and removed that lead from his boots

[PaulWinch again]

Any win will do. I hope Adama is fit I'd love to see him against their defence.

[SoccerHQ]

Didn't know Grealish is also a major doubt with injury.

Not good if he's out again, could be back in 0-0 territory again.

[Clampy]

I'd like to see Libor given a chance but listening to sherwood yesterday it won't happen, bench maybe. Still refers to him as not being fully fit.

Oh and win today and if other results go our way we can go into the mini break in 5th spot.

On reflection, i'd like to see Kozak get a game as well today. He was great when he came on the other night and his ability to ghost into the box un-noticed might work a treat against their defence.

[Ian.]

If he's not quite fit surely he can start to gain fitness and come off for Ruddy when he tires?
I'd like to see him start.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

I think Sherwood is playing down Kozak`s fitness levels. He was training all summer along with a pre season and at the end of last season. He changed the game when he came on Tuesday. And was unlucky not to score. Even though he has been injured for a long time. He has a very good goal scoring rate. I would like to see him start. A lot depends on if Grealish/Traore is fit. Bacuna to start as we have got to attack these today .......

[*shellac*]

They're Manure Rejects Utd.

Please win.

[LTA]

Can sense a frustrating afternoon coming up.  0-0 or 1-1.

[footyskillz]

They're Manure Rejects Utd.

Please win.

And villa seem to have a partnership with man city in selling and buying.

[ozzjim]

Rumour that quite a few are out today. Not looking good at all.

[Toronto Villa]

Guzan, Hutton, Richards, Clark, Amavi, Bacuna, Gana, Westwood, Sanchez, Gestede, Sinclair

subs: Bunn, Bennett, Gil, Cole, Veretout, Kozak, Ayew