Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town Pre-Match Thread

[Lobsterboy]

I thought SB had already said last week he was persisting with 3 (or 5) at the back?

If so it just looks like a way of making us defensively more solid and/or so he can shoe-horn Elphick into the team?

Why would he want to shoe horn Elphick into the side?

I am sure I read something the other week apart how SB said leaving him out was the most difficult thing he had to do; he was a model pro etc etc

[Clampy]

I thought SB had already said last week he was persisting with 3 (or 5) at the back?

If so it just looks like a way of making us defensively more solid and/or so he can shoe-horn Elphick into the team?

Why would he want to shoe horn Elphick into the side?

I am sure I read something the other week apart how SB said leaving him out was the most difficult thing he had to do; he was a model pro etc etc

If he wanted to shoe horn him in, he'd have done it before now.

[VinnieChase84]

Being made to go to a farm for my 2 year old daughters closest friend's birthday party. 🙈
Hoping to hear about a good performance

[eamonn]

A farm? Well we are playing the Tractor Boys. Maybe convince the little one to go to VP.

[chrisw1]

Jedi still out.  Really think he would make a difference with this new midfield.

[mattjpa]

taylor will start at lb

[adrenachrome]

Jedi still out.  Really think he would make a difference with this new midfield.

Agreed. Makeshift DCM. Very bad!

[adrenachrome]

Erm ...

Which tickets have I bought?
Aston Villa
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
11/02/2017 15:00
Villa Park
Quantity:   1 ticket(s) Doug Ellis Stand
Block:   p5
Row:   cc
Seat(s):   between 177 and 179

[chrisw1]

taylor will start at lb

I don't get this.  If we play three at the back surely Amavi is perfect for wing back.  I'd persist with him myself.

[Richard]

I'd play Gardner at DCM so letting the other 2 be further forward supporting Hogan and JK. A sort of 3-3-2-2 formation !

[auntiesledd]

I thought SB had already said last week he was persisting with 3 (or 5) at the back?

If so it just looks like a way of making us defensively more solid and/or so he can shoe-horn Elphick into the team?

Why would he want to shoe horn Elphick into the side?

I am sure I read something the other week apart how SB said leaving him out was the most difficult thing he had to do; he was a model pro etc etc

Aye, you did indeed (c/o T' Meaning Evil).

**See also H J Redknapp Esq: 'A Triffick Lad, With A Triffick Attitude'**

[chrisw1]

I'd play Gardner at DCM so letting the other 2 be further forward supporting Hogan and JK. A sort of 3-3-2-2 formation !

So would I.  My only concern if he insists on 3 at the back is lack of width and I don't know if Bree and Taylor are the answer to that.

[Richard]

Amavi and Bacuna would be though chrisw1 - unfortunately doubt we'll see them though.

[MalcolmP]

Unbeaten home record has to go by the law of averages - this is where it does. 0-2 to ipswich

[eamonn]

Unbeaten home record has to go by the law of averages - this is where it does. 0-2 to ipswich

Bruce out, McCarthy in.