Aston Villa v Birmingham City - Pre Match Thread

[mallo]

I think it's safe to say it won't be full of quality. 1-1 for me but we should be beating them for fun. We've started to un-gel.

[Jane]

Anyone know of a bar in Paphos showing the game? 😉 (Asking for a friend.....)

[PeterWithesShin]

Simon Hooper is the ref. A quick Google and he reffed the 2-2 Forest game (sent off their bloke after Angela scored) and the 2-0 win over Bristol City.

[Clampy]

I actually believe Bruce is going to play Gabby on Sunday.

I think he'll be on the bench. I can see him playing Adomah through the middle with Hogan.

[Ads]

I'd hope Adomah and RHM/Green play and we utilize some width to get closer to Hogan.

[Clampy]

I'd hope Adomah and RHM/Green play and we utilize some width to get closer to Hogan.

Green's already been ruled out I think which is a shame.

[robbo1874]

9 years ago today

brilliant. Commentator said 15 goals in 3 games. (Scored, not conceded).
Not the best Villa side, but Carew, Young, Barry, Mellberg- there's four who would walk into the current side.

[Ads]

I'd got with RHM then. Pity about Green. I've liked what I've seen so far.

[in exile]

We weren't going because we are on holiday, but we are going now so I'm made up!
2-0 Villa win

[Oscar Arce]

I also have a feeling that Gabby will be involved somewhere on Sunday.
I'd start him with Hogan as they hate the sight of him, he usually scores against the scum, let him have 60 mins and put them under pressure.

[old man villa fan]

I also have a feeling that Gabby will be involved somewhere on Sunday.
I'd start him with Hogan as they hate the sight of him, he usually scores against the scum, let him have 60 mins and put them under pressure.

When was the last time he scored against them and what has he done to warrant a place in the team.

[Oscar Arce]

He hasn't done anything to warrant a place true but he has scored against them in the past was my point, I don't think playing Hogan on his own works and the ball doesn't stick with him whereas the flabby one does hold it up and that may free Hogan to work off him and do what he does best get in behind, might be worth a go with limited other forward options (RHM/Adomah).

[postal]

At least Grealish and G. Gardner ( I hope) know the importance of the blues game.

Bruce should be able to get one last good game out of them for this season... hopefully

And as its not on telly or not even the radio! So I'll be "watching" it online on "ceefax+"

Tight game, we'll win 2-1 and Dishonest 'Arry will look glum... though he always does. Him and Droopy separated at birth.

[astonvillan]

Deeney is a mutant, flat face with eyes on the side of his head. His parents must have been a Horse and a Frying Pan. He can fuck off and take his brain cell with him. Bruce better get those bastards up for a right old fight Sunday, I'm foaming at the mouth already.

Oh my. I've just loudly guffawed at Kingston station reading that. Superb..

[godzvilla]

He hasn't done anything to warrant a place true but he has scored against them in the past was my point, I don't think playing Hogan on his own works and the ball doesn't stick with him whereas the flabby one does hold it up and that may free Hogan to work off him and do what he does best get in behind, might be worth a go with limited other forward options (RHM/Adomah).

I also have a feeling that Gabby will be involved somewhere on Sunday.
I'd start him with Hogan as they hate the sight of him, he usually scores against the scum, let him have 60 mins and put them under pressure.

When was the last time he scored against them and what has he done to warrant a place in the team.

My question was going to be " is he fit to play?  " but , on second thoughts, I guess it should be " is he fit enough to make some sort , any sort,  of contribution?" ....Godzvilla!