Us v Wigan pre-match thread

[steamer]

what is the bit about French Pussy got to do with an intimidating Villa Park ?

[UK Redsox]

Looks like Elphick will keep his place as Baker is still out (according to Express & Star) if anyone wants to alter their predicted score line

With Baker out and Richards... well, Richards. Do Villa actually have another reserve centre half ?

I think that I'd actually prefer to see McCafu or Jedi play there rather than Mad Tom

[brontebilly]

I've not been overly impressed with him so far but I reckon Elphick will eventually settle down and do a good job for us. We'd have sold Baker a long time ago if some fans had their way but now he's all of a sudden a miss for us.

Agreed, Elphick was outstanding in some of the earlier games for us, against Derby and Sheff Wed. Obviously some of his crucial mistakes since have hurt his confidence but thought he was reasonably solid v Leeds. He was one of many that need to take blame for their first goal.

Jedinak made arguably a worse mistake giving Jansson a free header from 5 yards out, yet most of us thought he was our best player. Baker is a wholehearted player but really shouldn't be seen as much of a loss for a home game v Wigan. Definitely another case of getting better by not playing..

[four fornicholl]

what is the bit about French Pussy got to do with an intimidating Villa Park ?

Ive seen a few hairy fannies down there, now and again.

[Pete3206]

Whose got the minute's applause this week and which minute are we having it? Thanks

[olaftab]

I would like it in the 60th minute as that's how much money I paid today for two bus lane violations.

[cdbearsfan]

Whose got the minute's applause this week and which minute are we having it? Thanks

This week's is in the 100th minute to celebrate Kirk Douglas' birthday.

Don't forget to stay behind.

[kiddylion]

I've not been overly impressed with him so far but I reckon Elphick will eventually settle down and do a good job for us. We'd have sold Baker a long time ago if some fans had their way but now he's all of a sudden a miss for us.

Agreed, Elphick was outstanding in some of the earlier games for us, against Derby and Sheff Wed. Obviously some of his crucial mistakes since have hurt his confidence but thought he was reasonably solid v Leeds. He was one of many that need to take blame for their first goal.

Jedinak made arguably a worse mistake giving Jansson a free header from 5 yards out, yet most of us thought he was our best player. Baker is a wholehearted player but really shouldn't be seen as much of a loss for a home game v Wigan. Definitely another case of getting better by not playing..

Hopefully tomorrow he'll stop doing that daft kissing/hugging the goal post before the game & just get focused on trying to defend properly,it can't be a good luck omen he's been awful

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

I reckon we'll win but make it much harder work than it should be.

2-0.

I love a clean sheet!

[atomicjam]

3-1 home win

[PaulWinch again]

This is one we need to win.

[Matt Collins]

Has the distinct feel of a boring game today but hopefully one we can win

[clash city rocker]

Already in the pub and trying to build some confidence that we can return to winning ways. Always the optimist but where villa are concerned always the pessimist...villa win draw no bet...perhaps by the time I take my seat I will have convinced myself a walk in the park 4-0 victory is about to unfold.

[eamonn]

I hope you're just on the orange juice at this hour.

[Monty]

Today will say a lot about the new-found character of the team - whether it's a real change of attitude, or just a new manager balloon which deflates completely after one defeat.

Don't know much about Wigan, so I don't know how we might win or lose this. It might be a good idea to keep the ball at home and dominate possession, though, just from a mental standpoint - that this is our turf, and one setback away from home doesn't change that.