Starting XI V Sheff Wed

[VinnieChase84]

Gollini
Hutton, Elph, Baker, Bennett
Gardner, Tish
Bacuna, Jack, Ayew
Gestede

I will be shocked if this is not the lineup come Sunday. Can't see anything different even if we make new signings this week (would prob be on the bench)

I'd wish for
Gollini
De Laet, Elph, Okore, Bennett
Tish, Bridcutt
Ayew, Jack, Bamford
Kodjia

[Clampy]

After yesterday I think i'd go....


                        Gollini

     Hutton   Baker   Elphick    Cissohko

          Gardner  Sanchez  Tshibola

                       Grealish

              Ayew       Hepburn-Murphy

[Matt Collins]

I do think three in midfield could be best for the Wednesday game. Tho not sure RDM sees it that way

I'd probably play green wide of a three with ayew up the middle tho.

But best of all have a new striker in that position

[Ron Manager]

After yesterday I think i'd go....


                        Gollini

     Hutton   Baker   Elphick    Cissohko

          Gardner  Sanchez  Tshibola

                       Grealish

              Ayew       Hepburn-Murphy

Nothing from the flanks then. But in essence I agree that is the best selection Di Matteo could put out. But I bet Westwood will be in and quite possibly Gestede.

[Steve67]

Wingers are no longer part of the game it seems. Width comes from the full backs whilst ten players scrap it out for space and angles through the middle. It's the new way seemingly.  What concerns me, without the very young and largely untested Tshibola, we have no beef whatsoever. Sanchez has some, but constantly gives the ball away. Veretout, Gana will be away as soon as they can get out.  This is such a poor side that still hasn't found its level. If we get off to a crap start, some of the players we might want May not come. Asking them to come, to be part of a promotion push is a selling point at the moment, so a good start is important.

[Clampy]

After yesterday I think i'd go....


                        Gollini

     Hutton   Baker   Elphick    Cissohko

          Gardner  Sanchez  Tshibola

                       Grealish

              Ayew       Hepburn-Murphy

Nothing from the flanks then. But in essence I agree that is the best selection Di Matteo could put out. But I bet Westwood will be in and quite possibly Gestede.

Yep, there is a lack of width there, in which case it might better playing Bacuna right back instead of Hutton. At least he's got the ability to put a cross in where as Hutton just get's so far then just lays a pass of to his nearest man.

[Ron Manager]

After yesterday I think i'd go....


                        Gollini

     Hutton   Baker   Elphick    Cissohko

          Gardner  Sanchez  Tshibola

                       Grealish

              Ayew       Hepburn-Murphy

Nothing from the flanks then. But in essence I agree that is the best selection Di Matteo could put out. But I bet Westwood will be in and quite possibly Gestede.

Yep, there is a lack of width there, in which case it might better playing Bacuna right back instead of Hutton. At least he's got the ability to put a cross in where as Hutton just get's so far then just lays a pass of to his nearest man.

and I would also agree with that or possibly try Okore there.

[Stirchley Villain]

I'd like to say that Hutton offers a bit more defensively than Bacuna, but after yesterday if we're going to be vulnerable in that position we may as well have someone there who can put a cross in.

[Fin Feds Dad]

I would have Bennett in over Cissokho.

[brian green]

I too would have Bennett instead of Cissoko.  Bennett is improving, Cissoko is getting worse. Hi

[footyskillz]

Pierluigi Gollini in goal
 Hutton,  Elphick Baker Bennett
Tishbola Westwood
Ayew Grealish
Gestede Mccormack
And it is Ross McCormack who i cant wait to see as he'll get the goals to fire villa up promoted.

[clash city rocker]

The back 4 maybe 5 worry me at even championship level..Plus our ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of success may still be with us. I think it maybe a couple of months before the management team can start to change the Villa players mindset...Hopefully more new signings can help rid the club of the defeated attitude.I think it just goes to show recently how few players we have had with a strong mentality.  Oh.......and a strong sense of team spirit.

[Matt Collins]

What's our best xi after that? Really not sure, but think it might be:

Gollini - Hutton elphick baker Amavi - Tshibola Westwood - bacuna McCormack grealish - ayew

But would like a new RB, CM, RM, CF in there. Then I don't really know how you get ayew and mccormack in together. I guess one has to play left wing and grealish doesn't start?

[brontebilly]

What's our best xi after that? Really not sure, but think it might be:

Gollini - Hutton elphick baker Amavi - Tshibola Westwood - bacuna McCormack grealish - ayew

But would like a new RB, CM, RM, CF in there. Then I don't really know how you get ayew and mccormack in together. I guess one has to play left wing and grealish doesn't start?

Thought Green looked lively on the right when he came in.

Grealish should be left wing with Amavi bombing on outside him.

After today, Id be open to trading out both Gestede and Ayew for other options, patience maybe needed instead...

Definitely need a new RB and CM anyway, Jedinak would be a big addition

[adrenachrome]

Gollini
Hutton, Elph, Baker, Bennett
Gardner, Tish
Bacuna, Jack, Ayew
Gestede

I will be shocked if this is not the lineup come Sunday. Can't see anything different even if we make new signings this week (would prob be on the bench)

I'd wish for
Gollini
De Laet, Elph, Okore, Bennett
Tish, Bridcutt
Ayew, Jack, Bamford
Kodjia

Fair play and hat tip for that prediction. Only 2 out.