Aston Villa v QPR - Pre Match Thread

[The Edge]

Wouldn't the 'bandit country' comment about Soho Rd be more likely that another, lesser team play on it? Kind of.

That's what I thought

[Jon Crofts]

We'll fuck the fucking hoopy fuckers.

[l_mckay]

Can see this game being a 1-1. Kodija to score again

[Virgil Caine]

Wouldn't the 'bandit country' comment about Soho Rd be more likely that another, lesser team play on it? Kind of.

Lest we forget that Villa Road comes off Soho Road so rather than Bandit Country I would think that 'Land of Wonderment and Mystical Kings' was more appropriate. After all I was born there as well at Number 19 ( though shamefully the house was knocked down several years ago).

[Matt Collins]

Might need to freshen things up slightly - but not too many changes

Johnstone - Hutton Chester Jedinak Taylor - green Lansbury hourihane amavi - adomah kodjia

[Des Little]

Wouldn't the 'bandit country' comment about Soho Rd be more likely that another, lesser team play on it? Kind of.

That's what I thought

Wasn't Soho Road once home to the Fun Spot amusement arcade? There were plenty of one armed bandits in there. May be the reason?

[UK Redsox]

Surely Andre Green is way above Grealish now and he should start tomorrow down the left - rest of team same

Afraid Jack needs to move on in the summer as I can't see him reaching the expectations at VP - the only question is what is the fee ........ I can't see us getting anywhere near what people might expect

I thought that Green was very poor in his short appearance on Saturday. He gave the ball away a couple of times in dangerous areas

[PaulTheVillan]

I think I'd go for the same team that started v Norwich.

[auntiesledd]

Wouldn't the 'bandit country' comment about Soho Rd be more likely that another, lesser team play on it? Kind of.

Lest we forget that Villa Road comes off Soho Road so rather than Bandit Country I would think that 'Land of Wonderment and Mystical Kings' was more appropriate. After all I was born there as well at Number 19 ( though shamefully the house was knocked down several years ago).

Funnily enough, I've just undertaken an extensive number of measurements (via google earth & a sheet of paper) and can confirm that the start of Soho Road is closer to VP - as the Crow flies. Thus, 'Bandit Country' (i.e. Boggy Country) starts a little further up the road.   

ps Since we're on a winning streak, I've made the ultimate sacrifice for grabbing 3 more juicy points. Yes folks, 'tis another score draw prediction from me. UTV!

[robbo1874]

Hope I don't jinx it, but gone for a home win tomorrow morning. 2-0. Kodjia and Adomah the scorers. It's gutting to think that just one win each of our two sticky patches could have had us in within a sniff of the playoffs.

My good mate here is a QPR supporter, so looking forward to rubbing his nose in it.

[spangley1812]

From the Birmingham Mail

Aston Villa fans have been warned there will be a closure on the M6 following tonight's match against Queens Park Rangers.

Supporters leaving Villa Park following this evening's Championship match have been advised of that the motorway will be closed northbound between junction 7 and junction 8.

Villa's police liaison officer PC Stu Bladen said: "Fans travelling home tonight after the game via M6, Northbound J7-J8 will be closed. Spread the word
 please folks."

Fans are advised to follow the diversion signs or take an alternative route.

[ironmaidenmania]

This is why I travel by train!

[godzvilla]

Any news on Hogan's injury status?, Sky saying Gabby & RHB not to be considered for tonights game, which was pretty much a foregone. Last report on Hogan was 2 days ago with Bruce saying they were going to assess his ankle in 48 hours. Either way, I doubt he will be considered. I think that,  at best, if fit, he'll start on the bench and play part of the game............Godzvilla!

[tomd2103]

I think I'd go for the same team that started v Norwich.

Doubt Hogan will be fit for tonight. 

[pooligan]

QPR have a habit of doing well at Villa Park ,i can even remember them winning promotion to the old First Division at VP and worse still Beelzelbub scoring a hat trick there Hope we win of course but i'm going for 1-1