Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Pre-Match Thread

[gpbarr]

I can only see a defeat tonight - they are hitting their stride (good win at the weekend), we are an utter shambles and have been since March, players seem devoid of ideas or confidence, we will be set up to defend (again!), don't see where the goals are going to come from, and it'll end badly.

2 or 3 goal defeat.

The only consolation - change is imminent

[cdbearsfan]

Just selected a Love Heart at random and it said "HOT LIPS".

Get your money on a Hourihane goal. It's fate.

[adrenachrome]

In addition to the heavy rain which has already been mentioned, there is a high wind advisory from the Met Office.

Should be fun. I am going straight from the cricket where the Bears are giving it the full Villa and going down like Buddy Holly.

[taylorsworkrate]

In addition to the heavy rain which has already been mentioned, there is a high wind advisory from the Met Office.

Should be fun. I am going straight from the cricket where the Bears are giving it the full Villa and going down like Buddy Holly.

Bloody hell, the Bears and Villa on the same day?

Do you really hate yourself that much? 

[Three Spires Villa]

Come on Villa! I really dislike the manager, I think he should go, but I can't bring myself to hope we don't win, dull draw 1-1

[LukeJames]

Cant remember if I've already made a prediction for this one, anyway based on nothing other than a feeling I think we'll be papering over the cracks tonight and win 1-0.

[Gareth]

Looks at weather forecast....bit like the team for the last 2 games I simply can't be arsed!

Hopefully for those going it'll be more Norwich than Bristol City or Brentford but I can only see Mr Negative battening down the hatches, wouldn't surprise me to see (well hear!);
                           Johnstone
Hutton  Chester      Terry         Taylor
 Elmo Lansbury  jedinak  Whelan 
                                            Snodgrass 
                               Gabby

A nice back 8 in front of Johnstone.

[JUAN PABLO]

Looks at weather forecast....bit like the team for the last 2 games I simply can't be arsed!

Hopefully for those going it'll be more Norwich than Bristol City or Brentford but I can only see Mr Negative battening down the hatches, wouldn't surprise me to see (well hear!);
                           Johnstone
Hutton  Chester      Terry         Taylor
 Elmo Lansbury  jedinak  Whelan 
                                            Snodgrass 
                               Gabby

A nice back 8 in front of Johnstone.

we really are starting to look like Hull City

[Lizz]

The most optimistic vote I went for was a draw.

[Smirker]

The most optimistic vote I went for was a draw.

Same. If we win tonight we're right back in the playoff chase (at this early stage). That's why we will drop points.

[clash city rocker]

Grow some balls Bruce and send out a team with the tactics and mindset to win the game. Like Del said 'fortune favours the brave'. Retreat into our shell and defend deeper and deeper and we'll be there for the taking. Please Mr.Bruce, 'grow a pair.

[UK Redsox]

Based on the weather forecast, the second have could be fun (as will the drive home)

[brian green]

He who dares wins as Monsieur Trotter also said.

[VancouverLion]

2-1 Villa.

Hogan and hot lips to score.

[LukeJames]

Whoever starts upfront, we need to get our midfield up supporting them and not in opposite halves.